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 233 w/ Benji – Port Royal: The Dice Game, Thunder Road Vendetta, Forest Shuffle, Dungeon Kart, Forager, Rock Hard 1977, and Planta Nubo
04/08/2024 Duration: 01h03minIn our two hundred and thirty-third episode, Aaron is joined by Benji as we talk about our recent summer road trip. We talk about our trip and all the fun things we did, but also a bunch of games we played, like Port Royal: The Dice Game, Thunder Road Vendetta, Forest Shuffle, Dungeon Kart, Rock Hard 1977, and Planta Nubo in the BA Banter. Then in our Digital Diversion segment Benji talks about his experience with Forager. This episode is sponsored by Board Game Bliss and listeners like you on our Patreon
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Cult Classic Callback - Cinema Paradiso with Ruel Gaviola
28/07/2024 Duration: 52minEpisode 15 - Ruel Gaviola Ruel Gaviola can be found on Twitter @RuelGaviola, on his website and his Twitch 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 232 w/ Linsae – Don't Skip Leg Day, Side Quest: 7th Sea, Dave the Diver, and Chants of Sennaar
21/07/2024 Duration: 45minIn our two hundred and thirty-second episode, Aaron is joined by Linsae. We talk about Don't Skip Leg Day and Side Quest: 7th Sea in the BA Banter. Then in our Digital Diversion segment we talk about Dave the Diver and Chants of Sennaar. This episode is sponsored by Board Game Bliss and listeners like you on our Patreon
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Cult Classic Callback - James and the Giant Peach with Liz Anderson
14/07/2024 Duration: 58minEpisode 14 - Liz Anderson Liz Anderson can be found on Twitter @lizanderson___, and on her podcasts Paired and Campaign Podcast. 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 231 with Brendo – Sankoré: The Pride of Mansa Musa, Courtisans, Animal Well, and Slay the Spire
07/07/2024 Duration: 01h12minIn our two hundred and thirty-first episode, Aaron is joined by Brendo. We talk about Sankoré: The Pride of Mansa Musa and Courtisans in the BA Banter. Then in our Digital Diversion segment we talk about Animal Well and Brendan's experience with Slay the Spire. Then we discuss the Spiel des Jahres Nominations 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 - Buffy the Vampire Slayer with James Arthur M
30/06/2024 Duration: 01h20minEpisode 13 - James Arthur M James Arthur M can be found on Twitter @JamesArthur_M, on his website mjamesarthur.com and on his podcast Minority Korner. 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 230 with Quinten – Aaron’s Top 40 Games of All Time 10-1, Freelancers: A Crossroads Game, and Unmatched: Slings and Arrows
23/06/2024 Duration: 01h57minIn our two hundred and thirtieth episode, Aaron is joined by Quinten. We talk about Freelancers: A Crossroads Game and Unmatched: Slings and Arrows in the BA Banter. Then we get into Aaron’s Top 40 Games of All Time, going from 10 to 1 and Quinten’s Top 10 Games of All Time. This episode is sponsored by Board Game Bliss and listeners like you on our Patreon
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Cult Classic Callback - But I'm A Cheerleader with Sally Tamarkin
16/06/2024 Duration: 54minEpisode 12 - Sally Tamarkin Sally Tamarkin can be found on Twitter @SallyT and on her podcasts The Struggle Bus and Co-Op Mood. 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 229 with Scott – Aaron’s Top 40 Games of All Time 20-11, Rats of Wistar, and French Quarter
09/06/2024 Duration: 02h23minIn our two hundred and twenty-ninth episode, Aaron is joined by Scott. We talk about Rats of Wistar and French Quarter in the BA Banter. We reflect on our review of King's Dilemma. Then we get into Aaron’s Top 40 Games of All Time, going from 20 to 11 and Scott’s Top 18 Games of All Time. This episode is sponsored by Board Game Bliss and listeners like you on our Patreon
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Cult Classic Callback - Ghost in the Shell with Victoria Ying
02/06/2024 Duration: 41minEpisode 11 - Victoria Ying Victoria Ying can be found on Twitter @VictoriaYing on Instagram @VictoriaYing and on her website. Find us on Twitter @CultClassicPod Find us on Instagram @CultClassicCallbackLinsae Find us on Facebook @CultClassicCallback Find more episodes at boardsalivepodcast.com/category/cult-classic-callback Theme song "Ghost Run" by Jean-Marc Giffin @JeanOfmArc
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Episode 228 with Matt – Aaron’s Top 40 Games of All Time 30-21, Slay the Spire The Board Game, and Septima
26/05/2024 Duration: 01h52minIn our two hundred and twenty-eighth episode, Aaron is joined by Matt. We talk about Slay the Spire: The Board Game and Septima in the BA Banter. We reflect on our review of Marvel Champions. Then we get into Aaron’s Top 40 Games of All Time, going from 30 to 21 and Matt’s Top 10 Games of All Time, but with a few extras thrown in. This episode is sponsored by Board Game Bliss and listeners like you on our Patreon
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Cult Classic Callback - Tales From the Hood with Mandi Hutchinson
19/05/2024 Duration: 50minEpisode 10 - Mandi Hutchinson Mandi Hutchinson can be found on Twitter @boardgamerpinup and on Twitch at Salt and Sass Games and on Youtube at To Die For Games. Find us on Twitter @CultClassicPod Find us on Instagram @CultClassicCallbackLinsae Find us on Facebook @CultClassicCallback Find more episodes at boardsalivepodcast.com/category/cult-classic-callback Theme song "Ghost Run" by Jean-Marc Giffin @JeanOfmArc
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Episode 227 with Brendo – Aaron's Top 40 Games of All Time 40-31, Word Traveler, and The Same Game
12/05/2024 Duration: 01h39minIn our two hundred and twenty-seventh episode, Aaron is joined by Brendo. We talk about Word Traveler and The Same Game in the BA Banter. Then we get into Aaron's Top 40 Games of All Time, going from 40 to 31 and Brendo's Top 10 Games of All Time. This episode is sponsored by Board Game Bliss and listeners like you on our Patreon
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Cult Classic Callback - Beetlejuice with Adal Rifai
05/05/2024 Duration: 48minEpisode 9 - Beetlejuice Adal Rifai can be found on Twitter @AdalRifai and on Instagram @AdalRifai. His podcasts can be found at Hey Riddle Riddle, Hello From the Magic Tavern, and Siblings Peculiar. Find us on Twitter @CultClassicPod Find us on Instagram @CultClassicCallbackLinsae Find us on Facebook @CultClassicCallback Find more episodes at boardsalivepodcast.com/category/cult-classic-callback Theme song "Ghost Run" by Jean-Marc Giffin @JeanOfmArc
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Episode 226 10th Anniversary – Eclipse: Second Dawn for the Galaxy, Faraway, Balatro, and Tales of Arise
28/04/2024 Duration: 01h30minIn our two hundred and twenty-sixth episode, it's our 10th Anniversary. We talk about Eclipse: Second Dawn for the Galaxy and Faraway in the BA Banter. Then in our Digital Diversion segment we talk about Balatro and Tales of Arise. We reflect on our review of Prêt-à-Porter. Then we celebrate our 10th Anniversary with some discussion questions 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 - Stick It with Seviria Cosplay
21/04/2024 Duration: 52minEpisode 8 - Stick It Seviria Cosplay can be found on Instagram @Sev_Cosplay, on Twitch, and on Twitter @SeviriaCosplay. Find us on Twitter @CultClassicPod Find us on Instagram @CultClassicCallbackLinsae Find us on Facebook @CultClassicCallback Find more episodes at boardsalivepodcast.com/category/cult-classic-callback Theme song "Ghost Run" by Jean-Marc Giffin @JeanOfmArc
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Episode 225 w/ Benji – Harmonies, Disney Lorcana, Pathfinder: Gallowspire Survivors, and MLB The Show 24
14/04/2024 Duration: 59minIn our two hundred and twenty-fifth episode, Aaron is joined by Benji. We talk about Harmonies and Disney Lorcana in the BA Banter. Then in our Digital Diversion segment we talk about Pathfinder: Gallowspire Survivors and MLB The Show 24. Then we talk about the rise of Survivor style video games. This episode is sponsored by Board Game Bliss and listeners like you on our Patreon
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Cult Classic Callback - Willow with Molly Knox Ostertag
07/04/2024 Duration: 42minEpisode 7 - Willow Molly Knox Ostertag can be found on Twitter @MollyOstertag or at her website MollyOstertag.com Find us on Twitter @CultClassicPod Find us on Instagram @CultClassicCallbackLinsae Find us on Facebook @CultClassicCallback Find more episodes at boardsalivepodcast.com/category/cult-classic-callback Theme song "Ghost Run" by Jean-Marc Giffin @JeanOfmArc
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Episode 224 w/ Linsae – Trickerion: Legends of Illusion, Side Quest: Nemesis, Aura of Worlds, Cassette Beasts, and Voidpet
31/03/2024 Duration: 01h13minIn our two hundred and twenty-fourth episode, Aaron is joined by Linsae. We talk about Trickerion: Legends of Illusion and Side Quest: Nemesis in the BA Banter. Then in our Digital Diversion segment we talk about Aura of Worlds, Cassette Beasts, and Voidpet. We reflect on our review of Pax Pamir 2nd Edition. Then Linsae talks about board game burnout. This episode is sponsored by Board Game Bliss and listeners like you on our Patreon
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Cult Classic Callback - Airplane with James D'Amato
24/03/2024 Duration: 51minEpisode 6 - Airplane James D'Amato can be found on Twitter @OneShotRPG, at One Shot Podcast, on Twitch, on Youtube, and on the Campaign Podcast Find us on Twitter @CultClassicPod Find us on Instagram @CultClassicCallbackLinsae Find us on Facebook @CultClassicCallback Find more episodes at boardsalivepodcast.com/category/cult-classic-callback Theme song "Ghost Run" by Jean-Marc Giffin @JeanOfmArc