Just Talking Chit

Frank & Nick Vitiello•justtalkingchit.buzzsprout.com

We discuss random topics surrounding board games, hobbies, and table dynamics in unscripted, unfiltered, raw, brotherly banter! Join us for our weekly episodes where Frank and Nick talk non-stop chit!

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Episodes

Episode 7 - Sequels and Spin-offs and Standalones, OH MY!

Where are all the sequels in the board game industry?? Nick and Frank discuss sequels, spin offs, standalones, and remasters in pop culture and compare it to the board game hobby. They also get sidetracked talking about Uno and Honda CR-Vs. Tune in for another week of silly goose conversation!

Mar 02, 2025•43 min•Ep. 7

Episode 6 - Deep Diving in the Shallows

Long time, no see :p This episode, the brothers delve into shallow board gaming preferences and the weak-willed gamers that hold them. Can you (or should you) like a game purely from aesthetics and components? How much snobbishness is needed in the hobby? And how much cholesterol is too much? All this and more in this second dose of content for the week! See you soon.

Feb 24, 2025•48 min•Ep. 6

Episode 5 - Get to the Points!

Double header incoming! Lowest audio quality episode yet, but highest content quality ;) The brothers are back from their Super Bowl festivities, coming at you with a deep dive discussion into end-game scoring in the hobby. How many end-game points is too much? When should players earn points during a game? Tune in for this week's back-to-back episodes of board game rants and ramblings. Sorry for the mic quality here, but luckily the second episode in this double header our silky smooth voices a...

Feb 24, 2025•48 min•Ep. 5

Episode 4 - Thou Shalt Not...

The brothers discuss appropriate gaming etiquette in the hobby! How much should you sweat for the win? How much hand holding is acceptable? What is the spirit of game nights? Frank and Nick slap together a living list of board game etiquette commandments! Oh, and Nick affectionately dubs fans of the podcast "Chit Heads." Tune in to this week's board gaming convo with your faves!

Feb 03, 2025•50 min•Ep. 4

Episode 3 - Real Business is Done on Paper

Welcome to Episode 3 of the Karl Urban Fan Club Podcast! Frank and Nick discuss board reviews in text versus video formats. Which is more effective, when are each ideal, and why is Frank wrong about his tier list? Join them for profanity, banter, and technical issues in the usual off-the-cuff style!

Jan 27, 2025•49 min•Ep. 3

Episode 2 - Kingmaker, Kingmaker, Make me a King!

Episode 2 of Just Talking Chit, Frank and Nick discuss kingmaking in board games. What is it, when is it a problem, and who should fix it? Banter, jokes, poor vocabulary, and philosophizing grace this episode. Join the brothers as they solve yet another age-old board game dilemma!

Jan 20, 2025•48 min•Ep. 2

Episode 1 - Are Ya Finning Son?

Welcome (back?) to Just Talking Chit! A board gaming podcast where brothers Frank and Nick discuss games, design philosophies, and a plethora of other random gaming topics in raw, unfiltered, banter! To kick things off, Frank and Nick discuss the new Wingspan follow-up, Finspan, and whether the naysayers have a good claim or not! Milking the cash cow, artistic integrity, and profit motives are all considered in this deep dive discussion on the industry. Enjoy!

Jan 13, 2025•47 min•Ep. 1

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