Boards Alive Podcast

In our one hundred and sixty-eighth episode, Aaron is joined by Phil Huang, of 1 Minute Board Games. We talk about Jamaica and The Gallerist in the BA Banter. Then in our Digital Diversion segment we talk about Slay the Spire and Immortals Fenyx Rising. We reflect on our review of Adrenaline. Then you listeners Ask Aaron Anything, where you get a chance to ask Aaron and his guest anything they want. This episode is sponsored by Board Game Bliss

In our one hundred and sixty-seventh episode, Aaron is joined by Chris Porto of Many Worlds Tavern Coffee and Youtube channel. We talk about Mandala and The Game of Wolf in the BA Banter. Then in our Digital Diversion segment we talk about Forza Horizon 5 and Super Auto Pets. We reflect on our review of Manhattan Project: Energy Empire. Then you listeners Ask Aaron Anything, where you get a chance to ask Aaron and his guest anything they want. This episode is sponsored by Board Game Bliss

In our one hundred and sixty-sixth episode, it’s our 8th annual BA Holiday Special and Aaron is joined by Dylann, of All You Can Board. We talk about Hallertau and King's Dilemma in the BA Banter. Then in our Digital Diversion segment we talk about The Artful Escape and Final Fantasy XIV Online. We reflect on our reviews of Raiders of the North Sea and Conan. Then you listeners Ask Aaron Anything, where you get a chance to ask Aaron and his guest anything they want. This episode is sponsored by MANSCAPED and Board Game Bliss

In our one hundred and sixty-fifth episode, Aaron is joined by designer Juliana Moreno Patel of Wild Optimists. We talk about some games we’ve been playing, including 7 Wonders: Architects and Pandemic Legacy: Season 0. Then I interview Juliana about designing escape room and puzzle games and their Crimes & Capers series of games. This episode is sponsored by MANSCAPED and Board Game Bliss

In our one hundred and sixty-fourth episode, Aaron is joined by Shoe, co-host of the Going Analog podcast. We talk about Hadara and The Crew: The Quest for Planet Nine and Mission Deep Sea in the BA Banter. Then in our Digital Diversion segment we talk about Moonglow Bay and Board Game Arena. We reflect on our review of Inis. Then you listeners Ask Aaron Anything, where you get a chance to ask Aaron and his guest anything they want. This episode is sponsored by MANSCAPED and Board Game Bliss

In our one hundred and sixty-third episode, Aaron is joined by Twitch Streamer Banzainator. We talk about Small World of Warcraft and Luna Capital in the BA Banter. Then in our Digital Diversion segment we talk about Ring Fit Adventure and New World. We reflect on our review of Cry Havoc. Then you listeners Ask Aaron Anything, where you get a chance to ask Aaron and his guest anything they want. This episode is sponsored by MANSCAPED and Board Game Bliss

In our one hundred and sixty-second episode, Aaron is joined by Neilan Naicker of Board Game Barrage. We talk about Res Arcana and the Lux et Tenebrae expansion and Lorenzo Il Magnifico in the BA Banter. Then in our Digital Diversion segment we talk about Hitman 2 and Psychonauts 2. We reflect on our review of Xia: Legends of a Drift System and the Embers of a Forsaken Star expansion. Then you listeners Ask Aaron Anything, where you get a chance to ask Aaron and his guest anything they want. This episode is sponsored by Board Game Bliss

In our one hundred and sixty-first episode, Aaron is joined by Amanda Panda. We talk about Sleeping Gods and Cascadia in the BA Banter. Then in our Digital Diversion segment we talk about Final Fantasy 7 Remake and Hero Realms App. We reflect on our review of Mansions of Madness 2nd Edition Then you listeners Ask Aaron Anything, where you get a chance to ask Aaron and his guest anything they want. This episode is sponsored by Board Game Bliss

In our one hundred and sixtieth episode, Aaron is joined by designer Nikki Valens. We talk about some games we’ve been playing, including So Clover and TEAM3. Then I interview Nikki about designing narrative games and their upcoming Kickstarter game Artisans of Splendent Vale. This episode is sponsored by Board Game Bliss

In our one hundred and fifty-ninth episode, Aaron is joined by Jazz from The Lobby of Hobbies. We talk about Oath: Chronicles of Empire and Exile and FunFair in the BA Banter. Then in our Digital Diversion segment we talk about Cat Quest 2 and Contra Returns. We reflect on our review of Hit Z Road. Then you listeners Ask Aaron Anything, where you get a chance to ask Aaron and his guest anything they want. This episode is sponsored by Board Game Bliss

In our one hundred and fifty-eighth episode, Aaron is joined by Ambie from Board Game Blitz. We talk about The Loop and Durian in the BA Banter. Then in our Digital Diversion segment we talk about Limbo and Gnosia. We reflect on our review of The Networks. Then you listeners Ask Aaron Anything, where you get a chance to ask Aaron and his guest anything they want. This episode is sponsored by Board Game Bliss

In our one hundred and fifty-seventh episode, Aaron is joined by Sean from The Dukes of Dice podcast. We talk about Lost Ruins of Arnak and Vampire: The Eternal Struggle in the BA Banter. Then in our Digital Diversion segment we talk about The Wild at Heart and Roguebook. We reflect on our review of Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization. Then you listeners Ask Aaron Anything, where you get a chance to ask Aaron and his guest anything they want. This episode is sponsored by Board Game Bliss

In our one hundred and fifty-sixth episode, Aaron is joined by Kasey Girven of Brain in a Jar. We talk about Gorilla Marketing and Roads & Boats in the BA Banter. Then in our Digital Diversion segment we talk about Spider-Man: Miles Morales and Divinity: Original Sin 2. We reflect on our reviewapalooza of Fish Frenzy, Plums, and Backyard Builder's Treehouse from 100 episodes ago. Then you listeners Ask Aaron Anything, where you get a chance to ask Aaron and his guest anything they want. This episode is sponsored by Board Game Bliss

In our one hundred and fifty-fifth episode, Aaron is joined by Benji, of Boards A-Little. We talk about Vienna Connection and Dice Throne Adventures in the BA Banter. Then in our Digital Diversion segment we talk about Game Builder Garage and Roguebook. Then you listeners Ask Aaron Anything, where you get a chance to ask Aaron and his guest anything they want. This episode is sponsored by Board Game Bliss

In our one hundred and fifty-fourth episode, Aaron is joined by Raina Medina, of 1 Minute Board Games. We talk about Godspeed and Cubitos in the BA Banter. Then in our Digital Diversion segment we talk about It Takes Two and Firewatch. We reflect on our review of Legendary Encounters: An Alien Deck Building Game from 100 episodes ago. Then you listeners Ask Aaron Anything, where you get a chance to ask Aaron and his guest anything they want. This episode is sponsored by Board Game Bliss

In our one hundred and fifty-third episode, Aaron is joined by Jason Perez, of Shelf Stories and the One Stop Co-Op Shop podcast. We talk about Destinies and The Game: Face to Face in the BA Banter. Then in our Digital Diversion segment we talk about Evil Genius 2 and New Pokemon Snap. We reflect on our review of Terra Mystica from 100 episodes ago. Then you listeners Ask Aaron Anything, where you get a chance to ask Aaron and his guest anything they want. This episode is sponsored by Board Game Bliss

In our one hundred and fifty-second episode, Aaron is joined by John González, podcaster on The Five By and co-host of the Twitch stream Board in East L.A. We talk about Ashes Reborn: Rise of the Phoenixborn and Hallertau in the BA Banter. Then in our Digital Diversion segment we talk about MLB: The Show 21 and Grim Fandango. We reflect on our review of The Prodigals Club from 100 episodes ago. Then you listeners Ask Aaron Anything, where you get a chance to ask Aaron and his guest anything they want. This episode is sponsored by Board Game Bliss

In our one hundred and fifty-first episode, Aaron is joined by Tim Chuon, photographer and videographer. We talk about Dice Throne and Marvel United in the BA Banter. Then in our Digital Diversion segment we talk about Cozy Grove and Towerlands. We reflect on our review of Adventure Land from 100 episodes ago. Then you listeners Ask Aaron Anything, where you get a chance to ask Aaron and his guest anything they want. This episode is sponsored by Board Game Bliss

In our one hundred and fiftieth episode, Aaron is joined by designer and publisher Stephanie Kwok of First Fish Games and designer of Ducks in Tow. We talk about some games we’ve been playing, including Escape Tales: Children of Wyrmwoods and Cargo Noir. Then I interview Stephanie about designing and publishing games. This episode is sponsored by Board Game Bliss

In our one hundred and forty-ninth episode, Aaron is joined by Christina Ha, host of the Going Analog podcast. We talk about Tawantinsuyu: The Inca Empire and Formosa Tea in the BA Banter. Then in our Digital Diversion segment we talk about Maquette and Dragon Quest XI. We reflect on our review of Star Wars: Rebellion from 100 episodes ago. Then you listeners Ask Aaron Anything, where you get a chance to ask Aaron and his guest anything they want.