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Boards Alive Podcast

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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.
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Episodes

Cult Classic Callback - Goldeneye

Episode 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...

Aug 10, 20251 hr 1 min

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

In 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...

Aug 03, 20251 hr 14 minEp. 259

Cult Classic Callback - Beaches with Stephanie Malek

Episode 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...

Jul 27, 20251 hr 2 min

Episode 258 with Linsae – Mythwind, Innovation Ultimate The Unseen and Cities of Destiny Expansions, Against the Storm, and Cult of the Lamb

In 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...

Jul 20, 202555 minEp. 258

Cult Classic Callback - Big Trouble In Little China with Nick Mariner

Episode 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...

Jul 13, 20251 hr 11 min

Cult Classic Callback - Bibleman with Jeremy Cobb

Episode 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...

Jun 29, 20251 hr 8 min

Episode 256 with Matt – Great Western Trail: El Paso, Tabletop Inc., Unconscious Mind, and Return of the Obra Dinn

In 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...

Jun 22, 20251 hr 29 minEp. 256

Cult Classic Callback - The Terminator with Patrick Hillier

Episode 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...

Jun 15, 20251 hr 15 min

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

In 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...

Jun 08, 20250Ep. 255

Cult Classic Callback - The Sandlot with Waleed Mansour

Episode 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...

Jun 01, 20251 hr 5 min

Episode 254 with Brendo – Bridge City Poker, Robo Rally, Age of Steam, and Towerborne

In 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...

May 25, 20251 hr 8 minEp. 254

Cult Classic Callback - The Last Starfighter with Suzanne Sheldon

Episode 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...

May 18, 20251 hr 4 min

Episode 253 11th Anniversary – Rebirth, Things in Rings, My Favourite Things, and Spider-man 2

In 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...

May 11, 20251 hr 15 minEp. 253

Cult Classic Callback - Slap Shot with Alex Goldsmith

Episode 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...

May 04, 20251 hr 15 min

Episode 252 with Linsae – Thunder Road: Vendetta - Carnival of Chaos, Planet Coaster 2, Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, and Blue Prince

In our two hundred and fifty-second episode, Aaron is joined by Linsae. We talk about Thunder Road: Vendetta - Carnival of Chaos in the BA Banter. Then in our Digital Diversion segment we talk about Planet Coaster 2 and Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown. Then we review the hot video game with tons of board game vibes Blue Prince, including some spoiler chats about the mysteries in the game. This episode is sponsored by Board Game Bliss and listeners like you on our Patreon...

Apr 27, 20251 hr 27 minEp. 252

Cult Classic Callback - SpaceCamp with Eric Summerer

Episode 35 – Eric Summerer Eric Summerer can be found on Twitter @EricSummerer , on The Dice Tower , and on his website . 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...

Apr 20, 20251 hr 11 min

Episode 251 with Matt – Galactic Cruise, Atlantis: Exodus, Paint the Roses, and Rogue Legacy 2

In our two hundred and fifty-first episode, Aaron is joined by Matt. We talk about Galactic Cruise, Atlantis: Exodus , and Paint the Roses in the BA Banter. Then in our Digital Diversion segment we talk about Rogue Legacy 2. Then we discuss what games we reluctantly play in our game groups in Aaron Asks Anything. This episode is sponsored by Board Game Bliss and listeners like you on our Patreon...

Apr 13, 20251 hr 33 minEp. 251

Cult Classic Callback - UHF with Chris Michaud

Episode 34 – Chris Michaud Chris Michaud can be found on Twitter @tableflipsyou , on Mall Night Long , and on Flip the Table . Support us on Patreon Find more episodes at boardsalivepodcast.com/category/cult-classic-callback Theme song “Ghost Run” by Jean-Marc Giffin @JeanOfmArc...

Apr 06, 20251 hr 10 min

Episode 250 with Brendo – Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring - Trick-Taking Game, Clank! Legacy 2: Acquisitions Incorporated - Darkest Magic, Minos: Dawn of the Bronze Age, and Expelled!

In our two hundred and fiftieth episode, Aaron is joined by Brendo. We talk about Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring - Trick-Taking Game , Clank! Legacy 2: Acquisitions Incorporated - Darkest Magic , and Minos: Dawn of the Bronze Age in the BA Banter. Then in our Digital Diversion segment we talk about Expelled! Then we discuss what sports games we want in our board games in Aaron Asks Anything. This episode is sponsored by Board Game Bliss and listeners like you on our Patreon...

Mar 30, 20251 hr 11 minEp. 250

Cult Classic Callback - The Iron Giant with Jasper William Cartwright

Episode 33 – Jasper William Cartwright Jasper William Cartwright can be found on Twitter @JW_Cartwright , on Instagram @jasperwcartwright , on the podcast Three Black Halflings , and on his website . 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...

Mar 23, 20251 hr 3 min

Episode 249 with Matt – Floristry, Beyond the Horizon, Overboard!, and Walkabout Mini Golf VR

In our two hundred and forty-ninth episode, Aaron is joined by Matt. We talk about Floristry and Beyond the Horizon in the BA Banter. Then in our Digital Diversion segment we talk about Overboard! and Walkabout Mini Golf VR. Then we discuss our Most Anticipated Games of 2025 in Aaron Asks Anything. This episode is sponsored by Board Game Bliss and listeners like you on our Patreon...

Mar 16, 20251 hr 32 minEp. 249

Cult Classic Callback - The Goonies with Sen-Foong Lim

Episode 32 - Sen-Foong Lim Sen-Foong Lim can be found on Twitter @SenFoongLim , on the Meeple Syrup Show , and the podcast Ludology . 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...

Mar 09, 20251 hr 1 min

Episode 248 – SETI: Search for Extraterrestrial Life, Civolution, Unmatched: The Witcher – Realms Fall, and The Best Games of 2024 Bracket Battle

In our two hundred and forty-eighth episode, Aaron is joined by Brendo, Matt, and Scott. We talk about SETI: Search for Extraterrestrial Life , Civolution , and Unmatched: The Witcher – Realms Fall in the BA Banter. Then we argue about the Best Games of 2024 in the very first BA Bracket Battle of Badassery. This episode is sponsored by Board Game Bliss and listeners like you on our Patreon...

Mar 02, 20251 hr 35 minEp. 248

Cult Classic Callback - Hollywood Rehash - Dune Vs Dune

Hollywood Rehash - Dune Vs Dune This episode is sponsored by Manscaped . Use our promo code CULTCLASSIC for 20% off and Free Shipping. Support us on Patreon 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...

Feb 26, 202530 min

Cult Classic Callback - Waiting for Guffman with Katie Michels

Episode 31 - Katie Michels Katie Michels can be found on Twitter @thekatiemichels and on the actual play Dungeons & Dragons show, The Dungeon Run, on Twitch . 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...

Feb 23, 202551 min

Episode 247 with Quinten – Ironwood, Unmatched: The Witcher - Steel and Silver, The Plucky Squire, Indiana Jones and The Great Circle, and The Best Video Games of 2024

In our two hundred and forty-seventh episode, Aaron is joined by Quinten. We talk about Ironwood and Unmatched: The Witcher - Steel and Silver in the BA Banter. Then in our Digital Diversion segment we talk about The Plucky Squire and Indiana Jones and The Great Circle. Then we discuss the Best Video Games of 2024 in Aaron Asks Anything. This episode is sponsored by Board Game Bliss and listeners like you on our Patreon...

Feb 16, 20251 hr 24 minEp. 247

Cult Classic Callback - Star Wars Ewok Adventures with Flip Florey

Episode 29 - Flip Florey Flip Florey can be found on Twitter @GameKnight & @FFBGSS , on Instagram @ffbgsupershow , and on the podcasts Flip Florey's Super Saturday Board Game Serial and Flip the Table . This episode is sponsored by Manscaped . Use our promo code CULTCLASSIC for 20% off and Free Shipping. 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 son...

Feb 09, 20251 hr 1 min

Episode 246 with Benji – Daybreak, Crossbows & Catapults, For the King 2, and Pokemon TCG Pocket

In our two hundred and forty-sixth episode, Aaron is joined by Benji. We talk about Daybreak , and Crossbows & Catapults in the BA Banter. Then in our Digital Diversion segment we talk about For the King 2 and Pokemon TCG Pocket. Then we discuss the new Nintendo Switch 2 and why Benji wants to spend all his money on his own copy in Aaron Asks Anything. This episode is sponsored by Board Game Bliss and listeners like you on our Patreon...

Feb 02, 202557 minEp. 246

Cult Classic Callback - Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 3 with Jordan Morris

Episode 28 - Jordan Morris Jordan Morris can be found on Twitter @Jordan_Morris , on Instagram @jordandavidmorris , on the podcasts Jordan Jesse Go and Bubble , and on his website . Support us on Patreon 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...

Jan 26, 202554 min
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