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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

Episode 213 w/ Scott – The Fox Experiment, Spellbook, Land Above Sea Below, and Pixelborn

In our two hundred and thirteenth episode, Aaron is joined by Scott. We talk about The Fox Experiment and Spellbook in the BA Banter. Then in our Digital Diversion segment we talk about Land Above Sea Below and Pixelborn. Then we discuss a few would you rather questions in our segment Aaron Asks Anything. This episode is sponsored by Board Game Bliss and listeners like you on our Patreon...

Oct 29, 20231 hr 9 minEp. 213

Episode 212 w/ Scott – Age of Innovation, Disney Lorcana, Everspace 2, and It Takes Two

In our two hundred and twelfth episode, Aaron is joined by Scott. We talk about Age of Innovation and Disney Lorcana in the BA Banter. Then in our Digital Diversion segment we talk about Everspace 2 and It Takes Two. Then we discuss the use of AI in the board gaming hobby in our segment Aaron Asks Anything. This episode is sponsored by Board Game Bliss and listeners like you on our Patreon...

Oct 08, 20231 hr 29 minEp. 212

Episode 211 w/ Linsae – Wild Tiled West, Artisans of Splendent Vale, TOEM, and Baldur's Gate 3

In our two hundred and eleventh episode, Aaron is joined by Linsae. We talk about Wild Tiled West and Artisans of Splendent Vale in the BA Banter. Then in our Digital Diversion segment we talk about TOEM and Baldur's Gate 3. We reflect on our review of Arkham Horror 3rd Edition . Then we discuss the strengths and weaknesses of board game RPGs, video game RPGs, and tabletop RPGs in our segment Aaron Asks Anything. This episode is sponsored by Board Game Bliss and listeners like you on our Patreon...

Sep 24, 20231 hr 24 minEp. 211

Episode 210 w/ Brendo – Marvel DAGGER, Shake That City, Planet of Lana, and Pokemon Go

In our two hundred and tenth episode, Aaron is joined by Brendo. We talk about Marvel DAGGER and Shake That City in the BA Banter. Then in our Digital Diversion segment we talk about Planet of Lana and Pokemon Go. Then I switch things up and ask Brendo some questions in our segment Aaron Asks Anything. This episode is sponsored by Board Game Bliss and listeners like you on our Patreon...

Sep 10, 20231 hr 7 minEp. 210

Episode 209 w/ Alex of The Dukes of Dice – Dixit: Disney Edition, Aurum, Arcadian Atlas, and Marvel Snap

In our two hundred and ninth episode, Aaron is joined by Alex from The Dukes of Dice podcast . We talk about Dixit: Disney Edition and Aurum in the BA Banter. Then in our Digital Diversion segment we talk about Arcadian Atlas and Marvel Snap. We reflect on our review of Hunt for the Ring . Then I switch things up and ask Alex about his time away from podcasting in our segment Aaron Asks Anything. This episode is sponsored by Board Game Bliss and listeners like you on our Patreon...

Aug 27, 20231 hr 37 minEp. 209

Episode 208 with Carlo of All You Can Board – Endless Winter: Paleoamericans, Time of Empires, Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart, and Metroid Prime

In our two hundred and eighth episode, Aaron is joined by Carlo of All You Can Board . We talk about Endless Winter: Paleoamericans and Time of Empires in the BA Banter. Then in our Digital Diversion segment we talk about Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart and Metroid Prime. We reflect on our review of Root . Then Carlo gets to complain about the fact that Dylann and I said that Agricola was not as good as A Feast for Odin way back in Episode 166. This episode is sponsored by Board Game Bliss and l...

Aug 13, 20231 hr 29 minEp. 208

Episode 207 w/ Linsae – Roll Camera, After Us, Humanity, and The Wandering Village

In our two hundred and seventh episode, Aaron is joined by Linsae. We talk about Roll Camera: The Filmmaking Game and After Us in the BA Banter. In our Digital Diversion segment we talk about Humanity and The Wandering Village. We also talk about the new season of Diablo IV. Then Linsae and I talk about gaming with children in our Aaron Asks Anything segment. This episode is sponsored by Board Game Bliss and listeners like you on our Patreon...

Jul 30, 20231 hr 13 minEp. 207

Episode 206 w/ Benji – Champions!, Fun Facts, Unmatched: Teen Spirit, and Undaunted: Battle of Britain

In our two hundred and sixth episode, Aaron is joined by Benji as they talk about their recent camping trip. We talk about Unlock: Mythic Adventures, Champions! , The Game: Face to Face, Fun Facts , Unmatched: Teen Spirit , Undaunted: Battle of Britain , and Mario Golf: Super Rush in the BA Banter. Then we briefly reflect on our review of Twilight Imperium 4th Edition. This episode is sponsored by Board Game Bliss and listeners like you on our Patreon...

Jul 16, 202342 minEp. 206

Episode 205 – Interview with Tory Brown

In our two hundred and fifth episode, Aaron is joined by designer Tory Brown of Votes for Women . We talk about some games we’ve been playing, including Anachrony Essential Edition and Holotype. Then I interview Tory about designing historical games. This episode is sponsored by Board Game Bliss and listeners like you on our Patreon...

Jul 02, 20231 hr 30 minEp. 205

Episode 204 w/ Brendo – Hoplomachus Victorum, Terra Nova, Grand Austria Hotel: Let's Waltz, Diablo 4 and Gloomhaven Digital

In our two hundred and fourth episode, Aaron is joined by Brendo. We talk about Terra Nova and Grand Austria Hotel: Let's Waltz in the BA Banter. In our Digital Diversion segment we talk about Diablo 4 and Gloomhaven Digital. Then Brendo and I review the solo game Hoplomachus Victorum . This episode is sponsored by Board Game Bliss and listeners like you on our Patreon...

Jun 18, 20231 hr 26 minEp. 204

Episode 203 w/ Quinten – Planet B, Return to Dark Tower, Somerville, and The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

In our two hundred and third episode, Aaron is joined by Quinten. We talk about Planet B and Return to Dark Tower in the BA Banter. In our Digital Diversion segment we talk about Somerville and The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. We reflect on our review of Argent: The Consortium . Then Quinten and I talk about this year's Golden Geek Award Winners in our Aaron Asks Anything segment. This episode is sponsored by Board Game Bliss and listeners like you on our...

Jun 04, 20231 hr 42 minEp. 203

Episode 202 w/ Brendo and Scott – Our Cabin Gaming Weekend

In our two hundred and second episode, Aaron is joined by Brendo and Scott. We talk all the games we played over our Cabin Gaming Weekend, including Food Chain Magnate, Team3, La Granja, Root , Loopin' Louie, Mars Open, Mosaic, 7 Wonders, Gorilla Marketing , Joking Hazard, Long Shot: The Dice Game, Modern Art, and El Grande. This episode is sponsored by Board Game Bliss and listeners like you on our Patreon...

May 14, 20231 hr 50 minEp. 202

Episode 201 w/ Benji – My Little Pony Adventures in Equestria Deck-Building Game, Unmatched: Hell's Kitchen, MLB The Show 2023, and Pokemon Unite

In our two hundred and first episode, Aaron is joined by Benji. We talk about My Little Pony Adventures in Equestria Deck-Building Game and Unmatched: Hell's Kitchen in the BA Banter. In our Digital Diversion segment we talk about MLB The Show 2023 and Pokemon Unite. We reflect on our review of Exceed Season 2 . Then Benji and I talk about middle schoolers and Dungeons & Dragons in our Aaron Asks Anything segment. This episode is sponsored by Board Game Bliss and listeners like you on our Pa...

Apr 30, 202359 minEp. 201

Episode 200 - Ninth Anniversary - ISS Vanguard, Now or Never, Agricola 15, and Disney's Dreamlight Valley

In our two hundredth episode, Aaron is joined by Linsae, Quinten, and Brendo as we celebrate the 9th anniversary of this podcast and the 200th episode. We talk about ISS Vanguard , Now or Never , and Agricola 15 in the BA Banter. In our Digital Diversion segment we talk about Disney's Dreamlight Valley. Then we reflect back on 200 episodes of this show and our favourite parts of it all. This episode is sponsored by Board Game Bliss and listeners like you on our Patreon...

Apr 16, 20231 hr 33 minEp. 200

Episode 199 w/ Waleed Mansour of Sitcom D&D – Star Wars: The Deckbuilding Game, Cosmic Encounter, Spacelines of the Far Out, and Portal 2

In our one hundred and ninety-ninth episode, Aaron is joined by Waleed Mansour of Sitcom D&D . We talk about Star Wars: The Deckbuilding Game and Cosmic Encounter in the BA Banter. Then in our Digital Diversion segment we talk about Spacelines of the Far Out and Portal 2. We reflect on our review of Heaven and Ale. 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 and listeners like you on...

Apr 02, 20231 hr 31 minEp. 199

Episode 198 w/ Suzanne Sheldon of Salt and Sass Podcast – 3000 Scoundrels, Resurgence, Unmatched Adventures: Tales to Amaze, Hi-Fi Rush, and Isle of Arrows

In our one hundred and ninety-eighth episode, Aaron is joined by Suzanne Sheldon of the Salt and Sass Podcast . We talk about 3000 Scoundrels , Resurgence, and Unmatched Adventures: Tales to Amaze in the BA Banter. Then in our Digital Diversion segment we talk about Hi-Fi Rush and Isle of Arrows. We reflect on our review of Empires of the Void II . 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 B...

Mar 19, 20231 hr 16 minEp. 198

Episode 197 w/ Brendo – Ahoy, Atiwa, Unmatched: Redemption Row, and Mosaic

In our one hundred and ninety-seventh episode, Aaron is joined by Brendo. We talk about Ahoy , Atiwa , Unmatched: Redemption Row , and Mosaic in the BA Banter. We reflect on our review of Heroes of Land, Air, & Sea . Then Aaron Asks Anything, where Aaron asks his guest a question or two. This episode is sponsored by Board Game Bliss and listeners like you on our Patreon...

Mar 05, 20231 hr 25 minEp. 197

Episode 196 w/ Sean Ramirez of Dukes of Dice – Skymines, Blood on the Clocktower, Unmatched: Houdini Vs The Genie, Marvel Snap, and Axiom Verge 2

In our one hundred and ninety-sixth episode, Aaron is joined by Sean from The Dukes of Dice podcast . We talk about Skymines , Blood on the Clocktower, and Unmatched: Houdini Vs The Genie in the BA Banter. Then in our Digital Diversion segment we talk about Marvel Snap and Axiom Verge 2. We reflect on our review of Downforce . Then I switch things up and ask Sean about his experience at the Las Vegas Open 2023 in our "new" segment Aaron Asks Anything. This episode is sponsored by Board Game Blis...

Feb 19, 20231 hr 50 minEp. 196

Episode 195 – Interview with Clarence Simpson

In our one hundred and ninety-fifth episode, Aaron is joined by designer Clarence Simpson of Merchants of Magick , The Wolves , and Chomp . We talk about some games we’ve been playing, including Clinic: Deluxe Edition and Next Station: London. Then I interview Clarence about designing games. This episode is sponsored by Board Game Bliss and listeners like you on our...

Feb 05, 20231 hr 18 min

Episode 194 w/ Benji – Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood of Venice, Meadow, Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, and The Sims 4

In our one hundred and ninety-fourth episode, Aaron is joined by his son Benji. We talk about Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood of Venice and Meadow in the BA Banter. Then in our Digital Diversion segment we talk about Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, and The Sims 4. We reflect on our review of Dinosaur Island. 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 and listeners like you on our Patreon...

Jan 22, 202354 min

Episode 193 w/ Riley of The Board Game Community Show – Heat: Pedal to the Metal, Oros, Rainbow Billy: The Curse of the Leviathan, and Disney Dreamlight Valley

In our one hundred and ninety-third episode, Aaron is joined by Riley Stock of The Board Game Community Show and Friend & Foe Adventure Co . We talk about Heat: Pedal to the Metal and Oros in the BA Banter. Then in our Digital Diversion segment we talk about Rainbow Billy: The Curse of the Leviathan and Disney Dreamlight Valley. We reflect on our review of Stuffed Fables . Then you listeners Ask Aaron Anything, where you get a chance to ask Aaron and his guest anything you want. This episode...

Jan 08, 20231 hr 26 min

Episode 192 BA Holiday Special – Brian Boru: High King of Ireland, Trudvang Legends, Grounded, and Mario + Rabids Sparks of Hope

In our one hundred and ninety-second episode, it’s our 8th annual BA Holiday Special. Quinten joins me as we talk about Brian Boru: High King of Ireland , Trudvang Legends , and Marvel Dice Throne: Scarlet Witch v. Thor v. Loki v. Spider-Man in the BA Banter. Then in our Digital Diversion segment we talk about Grounded and Mario + Rabids Sparks of Hope. We reflect on our review of First Marians: Adventures on the Red Planet . Then you listeners Ask Aaron Anything, where you get a chance to ask A...

Dec 25, 20221 hr 40 min

Episode 191 w/ Ruel Gaviola - Twilight Inscription, Shake That City, Great Western Trail: Argentina, and Splendor Duel

In our one hundred and ninety-first episode, Aaron is joined by Ruel Gaviola again. We talk about Twilight Inscription , Shake That City, Great Western Trail: Argentina , and Splendor Duel in the BA Banter. 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 and listeners like you on our Patreon...

Dec 11, 20221 hr 17 min

Episode 190 – Interview with Cole Wehrle

In our one hundred and ninetieth episode, Aaron is joined by designer Cole Wehrle of Root , John Company , and Arcs . We talk about some games we’ve been playing, including Shark and Star Wars: The Clone Wars . Then I interview Cole about designing games. This episode is sponsored by Board Game Bliss and listeners like you on our Patreon...

Nov 27, 20221 hr 45 min

Episode 189 w/ Theo the Geeky Gaymer Guy – Bullet Star, Fit to Print, Marvel Dice Throne Captain Marvel vs Black Panther, Across the Obelisk, and Marvel Snap

In our one hundred and eighty-ninth episode, Aaron is joined by Theo The Geeky Gaymer Guy . We talk about Bullet Star , Fit to Print, and Marvel Dice Throne: Captain Marvel Vs. Black Panther in the BA Banter. Then in our Digital Diversion segment we talk about Across the Obelisk and Marvel Snap. We reflect on our review of T.I.M.E. Stories. 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 and...

Nov 13, 20221 hr 11 min

Episode 188 w/ Brendo – Golem, Dulce, The Wolves, and Great Western Trail 2nd Edition

In our one hundred and eighty-eighth episode, Aaron is joined by Brendo. We talk about Golem , Dulce , The Wolves , and Great Western Trail 2nd Edition in the BA Banter. We reflect on our review of Legacy of Dragonholt . 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 and listeners like you on our Patreon...

Oct 30, 20221 hr 15 min

Episode 187 w/ Maurice Andrews Jr. - Crescent Moon, Escape Tales Low Memory, Marvel Dice Throne Black Widow vs Doctor Strange, Unmatched Digital, and Disco Elysium

In our one hundred and eighty-sixth episode, Aaron is joined by Maurice Andrews Jr . We talk about Crescent Moon , Escape Tales: Low Memory , and Marvel Dice Throne: Black Widow Vs. Doctor Strange in the BA Banter. Then in our Digital Diversion segment we talk about Unmatched Digital and Disco Elysium. We reflect on our review of Coldwater Crown . 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 Bl...

Oct 16, 20221 hr 40 min

Episode 186 w/ Tim from the Board Game Hot Takes podcast – Gutenberg, Messina 1347, Nemesis: Distress, Nemesis: Lockdown Digital, and Everdell Digital

In our one hundred and eighty-sixth episode, Aaron is joined by Tim of the Board Game Hot Takes podcast. We talk about Gutenberg and Messina 1347 in the BA Banter. Then in our Digital Diversion segment we talk about Nemesis: Distress , Nemesis: Lockdown Digital , and Everdell Digital. We reflect on our review of Roll Player . 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 and listeners like...

Oct 02, 20221 hr 27 min

Episode 185 – Interview with John D. Clair

In our one hundred and eighty-fifth episode, Aaron is joined by designer John D. Clair of Ready, Set, Bet and Dead Reckoning . We talk about some games we’ve been playing, including Massive Darkness 2: Hellscape and Meadow. Then I interview John about designing games. This episode is sponsored by Board Game Bliss and listeners like you on our Patreon...

Sep 18, 20221 hr 54 min

Episode 184 w/ Ray from Ray's Retros and Czech Games Edition - Hippocrates, Whirling Witchcraft, Ghost of Tsushima, and Stardew Valley

In our one hundred and eighty-fourth episode, Aaron is joined by Ray of Ray's Retros and Czech Games Edition . We talk about Hippocrates and Whirling Witchcraft in the BA Banter. Then in our Digital Diversion segment we talk about Ghost of Tsushima and Stardew Valley. We reflect on our review of Fate of the Elder Gods . 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 and listeners like you o...

Sep 04, 20221 hr 16 min
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