Boards Alive Podcast

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.

In our one hundred and forty-eighth episode, Aaron is joined by Twitch streamer and Tiktok'er Beneeta Kaur. We talk about CloudAge and Petrichor in the BA Banter. Then in our Digital Diversion segment we talk about Stardew Valley and Unravel Two. We reflect on our review of City of Iron 2nd Ed. 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 forty-seventh episode, Aaron is joined by Raf Cordero from the Ding & Dent podcast. We talk about MonsDrawsity and Alien RPG in the BA Banter. Then in our Digital Diversion segment we talk about Super Mario 3D World & Bowser's Fury and Magic: The Gathering Arena. We reflect on our review of Kemet with the Ta-Seti expansion 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 forty-sixth episode, Aaron is joined by Sam from Lord of the Board Youtube channel We talk about Unmatched Little Red Riding Hood Vs Beowulf, Downforce Wild Ride, and Oath in the BA Banter. Then in our Digital Diversion segment we talk about Control and the Age of Empires Series. We reflect on our review of Arcadia Quest 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 forty-fifth episode, Aaron is joined by designer and producer Fertessa Allyse, designer of Book of Villainy, Wicked & Wise, and Mansplaining and producer at Funko Games. We talk about some games we’ve been playing, including Carnegie and Calico. Then I interview Fertessa about designing and producing games. This episode is sponsored by Board Game Bliss

In our one hundred and forty-fourth episode, Aaron is joined by Alex from The Dukes of Dice podcast. We talk about Adventure Mart and Dune: Imperium in the BA Banter. Then in our Digital Diversion segment we talk about Monster Sanctuary and Monster Train. We reflect on our reviewapalooza of Gold West, Steam Works, and Star Wars: Force and Destiny 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 forrty-third episode, Aaron is joined by Naveen from Before You Play Youtube channel. We talk about Oceans, Oceans Lite, and The Search for Planet X in the BA Banter. Then in our Digital Diversion segment we talk about Halo: The Master Chief Collection and Children of Morta. We reflect on our review of Shadows Over Normandie 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 forty-second episode, it’s our 7th annual BA Holiday Special. Brendan joins me as we talk about Unmatched: Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Paladins of the West Kingdom in the BA Banter and we reflect on our review of Pirate Den from 100 episodes ago. We also provide a spoiler-free review of the legacy cooperative game Pandemic Legacy Season 2 and a spoiler-filled discussion after the end of the show. This episode is sponsored by Board Game Bliss

In our one hundred and forty-first episode, Aaron is joined by Linsae from Cult Classic Callback podcast. We talk about Beyond the Sun and Star Wars: Unlock in the BA Banter. Then in our Digital Diversion segment we talk about Ori and the Will of the Wisps and Zoo Tycoon. We reflect on our review of Viticulture: Essential Edition from 100 episodes ago. Then you listeners Ask Aaron Anything, where you get a chance to ask Aaron and his guest anything you want. This episode is sponsored by Board Game Bliss