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BartholomewtownTalking Transit and Transit-Oriented Beach Day with Providence Streets' Dylan GilesSend us a textProvidence Streets Coalition's Dylan Giles joins Bill Bartholomew to discuss the upcoming Transit-Oriented Beach Day and general Rhode Island transit developments. Support the show
2025-07-1728 min
The Record PlayerThe 1974 Project: Bob Dylan - Planet WavesSend us a textBob Dylan finally reunited with the Band officially to record the Planet Waves album in 1974. The stories behind the creation of Planet Waves and the events of the subsequent tour will make you wish that time machines were a real thing.Planet Waves is just one of a number of albums marking its 50th anniversary here in 2024. As it happens, Ultimate Classic Rock recently collected 50 albums turning 50 this year and Jeff had an idea: Why don't we spend part of each month in 2024 discussing some of those albums at the 50-year...
2024-01-1347 min
The Innkeeper's Table151 - Game Spotlight: Picture PerfectHooray! Dylan's back! And he's ready to talk board games! In this episode, Bill tells Dylan about a game he's played that Dylan hasn't had an opportunity to get to the table yet. Picture Perfect mixes aspects of spacial reasoning, memory, and a little bit of deduction in a fun, Roaring '20s-themed photo op. Do you have a game you'd like the Innkeepers to spotlight? Let us know at innkeeperstablepodcast@gmail.com!
2023-06-3018 min
The Innkeeper's Table134 - Spiel des Jahres Spotlight: Barbarossa (1988)The innkeepers talk about the 1988 Spiel des Jahres winner, Barbarossa, later rereleased under the name "Dohdles." This was a harder one to get hold of, so we'd love to hear if any of you have gotten the opportunity to play it! What was your experience? Did you enjoy it? Let us know your stories and thoughts, as well as any topics you'd like Dylan and Bill to discuss on the show, at innkeeperstablepodcast@gmail.com!
2023-01-2718 minThe Innkeeper's Table132 - Top 3 Games We're Looking Forward to Playing in 2023It's a brand new year, and the innkeepers are looking forward to it! In this episode, Dylan and Bill talk about the top 3 new(ish) games each of them is looking forward to playing in 2023.
2023-01-1318 minThe Innkeeper's Table131 - Game Spotlight: Dune ImperiumThe innkeepers are back! After a much-needed hiatus, Bill and Dylan are back and excited to talk about Dune: Imperium.
2023-01-0624 minThe Record PlayerBonus Track: Daniel Lanois (U2, Peter Gabriel)Send us a textDaniel Lanois is our guest for this latest Bonus Track. The legendary producer, artist and songwriter joins Matt to discuss his newest solo album, Player, Piano, which is available now.The album features a series of exotic instrumental piano performances and was recorded at Lanois’ studio in Toronto with the help of co-producer Dangerous Wayne Lorenz. “Making this record transported me at a time when I couldn’t go anywhere,” Lanois reflects. “I got to travel to Cuba and Mexico and Jamaica. I got to visit with the ghosts of Erik Sa...
2022-11-0940 minThe Innkeeper's Table126 - Top 3 Dice GamesSometimes dice get a bad rap, because they can add a lot of randomness to a game. But sometimes, a little randomness is just what a game needs. These are Dylan and Bill's favorite dice games. What are some of your favorite dice games? Are there any big ones that we missed? What Top 3 list would you like us to do in the future? Let us know at innkeeperstablepodcast@gmail.com
2022-10-1418 minThe Innkeeper's Table125 - Game Spotlight: GizmosWho loves engine builders? Who loves building engines? Who loves engine builders about building engines!? Dylan and Bill discuss the power of science! Or at least the power of acrylic marbles. Whatever. This episode's about Gizmos. Have you played Gizmos? What did you think? What game should we spotlight in a future episode? Let us know at innkeeperstablepodcast@gmail.com
2022-10-0818 minThe Innkeeper's Table123 - Spiel des Jahres Spotlight: Top Secret Spies/Heimlich & Co. (1986)Dylan and Bill discuss the 1986 Spiel des Jahres winner, Top Secret Spies, also known as Heimlich & Co. Have you tried this winner of the prestigious Game of the Year award? We'd love to hear what you think of it. What are some other topics you'd like to hear us discuss? Let us know at innkeeperstablepodcast@gmail.com.
2022-09-2321 minThe Innkeeper's Table120 - Game Spotlight: Sheriff of NottinghamLying, smuggling, and bribery... What a great family game! In Sheriff of Nottingham, players take turns playing the eponymous sheriff and inspecting the goods the other players bring to market. Will the players sneak illicit goods past the checkpoint? Or will some well-placed coin convince the sheriff to look the other way? Dylan and Bill discuss. Have you ever played this modern classic? What did you think? And what game do you think the Innkeepers should discuss next? Let us know at innkeeperstablepodcast@gmail.com.
2022-09-0220 minThe Innkeeper's Table118 - Top 3 Dexterity GamesDylan and Bill list their top 3 dexterity games, where how you place your pieces can matter just as much as where you place them. Do you have a favorite dexterity game? Is there a Top 3 list you'd like us to do? Let us know at innkeeperstablepodcast@gmail.com!
2022-08-1221 minThe Innkeeper's Table117 - Game Spotlight: Arcane AcademyAre you an overachiever? The sort of person who needs to be the best at every academic metric? The sort of person who stays up until all hours of the morning, studying, memorizing, chanting encantations and crafting magical items? Wait, there's MAGIC in this!? In this episode, Bill and Dylan discuss Arcane Academy by Eric Lang and Kevin Wilson, a game that Bill describes as "an underappreciated classic" and that Dylan describes as "a game I only played once, several years ago." It's a fun one. Have you ever played Arcane Academy? What di...
2022-08-0519 minThe Innkeeper's Table116 - Recording playsDylan and Bill talk about the pros and cons of keeping track of what games you've played, who won, and other statistics. Do you record your plays? Why or why not? Tell us about it at innkeeperstablepodcast@gmail.com!
2022-07-2918 minThe Innkeeper's Table115 - Spiel des Jahres Spotlight: Sherlock Holmes Consulting Detective (1985)"Data! Data! Data! I cannot make bricks without clay!" The 1985 winner of the Spiel des Jahres award is all about gathering data to solve a series of mysteries. Bill and Dylan discuss (and debate, just a bit) the merits of this classic detective game. Have you ever played Sherlock Holmes: Consulting Detective? What did you think? Are there other detective games you enjoy that you'd like us to play and/or discuss? We're always looking for game recommendations! Let us know at innkeeperstablepodcast@gmail.com.
2022-07-2220 minThe Innkeeper's Table113 - Top 3 Games About FoodYum! Bill and Dylan discuss their favorite games that are about food. What Top 3 list would you like us to do next? Let us know at innkeeperstablepodcast@gmail.com.
2022-07-0816 minThe Innkeeper's Table112 - Game Spotlight: Paint the RosesCo-op. Logic deduction. Shrubbery and flowers. Dylan and Bill discuss the new Alice in Wonderland-themed game, Paint the Roses. Is there a game you'd like to hear our thoughts on? Send us an email at innkeeperstablepodcast@gmail.com
2022-07-0122 minThe Innkeeper's Table111 - Spiel des Jahres Spotlight: Railway Rivals (1984)Dylan and Bill discuss the 1984 Spiel des Jahres winner: Railway Rivals. Have you ever played Railway Rivals? What did you think? Write to us at innkeeperstablepodcast@gmail.com to share your thoughts!
2022-06-2422 minThe Innkeeper's Table108 - Game Spotlight: Bang! & Bang!: The Dice GameThis is arguably the game that led Bill and Dylan into their long journey on the path of board games. Bang! is a long-time favorite, and its follow-up, Bang!: The Dice Game took many of the best parts of the original game and streamlined them. So what do the hosts have to say about these games over a decade after they originally found it?
2022-06-0322 minThe Innkeeper's Table106 - Mailbag: How to deal with overcompetitivenessIt's all fun and games until someone starts taking the competition a little too seriously. Bill and Dylan talk about how to handle things when someone (whether a child or a grown-up) starts getting a bit too competitive. ___________________ What are some of your tips for handling things when a game gets too heated? Let us know at innkeeperstablepodcast@gmail.com.
2022-05-2016 minThe Innkeeper's Table105 - Top 3 Games that Took Us By Surprise (in a good way!)Celebrating the two-year anniversary of The Innkeeper's Table podcast, Dylan and Bill discuss the top 3 games that they never expected.
2022-05-1319 minThe Innkeeper's Table104 - Game Spotlight: DecorumBill and Dylan discuss the brand new, co-operative logic-deduction game from Floodgate Games, Decorum. Have you played Decorum yet? Email us to let us know what you thought of it at innkeeperstablepodcast@gmail.com!
2022-05-0622 minThe Innkeeper's Table102 - Spiel des Jahres Spotlight: Enchanted Forest (1982)Bill and Dylan discuss the roll-and-move/memory hybrid Enchanted Forest, which won the 1982 Spiel des Jahres/Game of the Year award.
2022-04-2217 minThe Innkeeper's Table101 - Mailbag - Science Fiction and Fantasy Games for a Young ChildDylan and Bill answer a question from a listener who is looking for good science fiction and fantasy games to play with their 6-year-old niece who loves Harry Potter and Skyward. Did we miss any? Write in and tell us what you would suggest at innkeeperstablepodcast@gmail.com!
2022-04-1521 minThe Innkeeper's Table99 - Game Spotlight: Last LightSo this one's a little different. The game's actually not out yet, but the crowdfunding campaign will be starting soon. While we were at Dice Tower West 2022, Dylan had the opportunity to play Roy Cannaday's upcoming lightspeed 4X game, Last Light. In this episode, he pitches the game to Bill as one to play.
2022-04-0122 minThe Innkeeper's Table98 - Spiel des Jahres Spotlight: Focus/Domination (1981)Deceptively simple to learn, with some impressive ramp-up in intensity later on, Focus, the 1981 winner of the Spiel des Jahres, has a lot going for it. In this episode, Bill and Dylan discuss what they thought of this simply complex game of strategy.
2022-03-2622 minThe Innkeeper's Table97 - Mailbag: Are board games really more social than video games?Bill and Dylan discuss whether or not board games are really more "social" than video games, and why or why not.
2022-03-1814 minThe Innkeeper's Table96 - Top 3 Two-Player GamesDylan and Bill each list their top 3 games that were designed specifically for two players.
2022-03-1122 minThe Innkeeper's TableBonus Episode: Live from Dice Tower West 2022Bill and Dylan are joined by their friend Preston as they record live from Dice Tower West 2022 in Las Vegas!
2022-03-1020 minThe Innkeeper's Table94 - Spiel des Jahres Spotlight: Rummikub (1980)Whether you've played it or not, the odds are pretty good that you've at least seen a copy in your parents' or grandparents' closet and wondered, "How the heck do you pronounce that?" In this episode, Bill and Dylan discuss the 1980 winner of the Spiel des Jahres award: Rummikub
2022-02-2518 minThe Record PlayerRingo Starr - Time Takes Time (1992)Send us a textLegendary rock scribe David Wild joins Matt and Jeff to discuss Ringo Starr's Time Takes Time on the brink of the album's 30th anniversary. But that's not all -- David came armed with audio from Ringo Starr and additional audio of a conversation he had with Don Was to revisit Don's experience as one of the producers on Time Takes Time.While David's wife just wants him to listen to more Rick Springfield (that's our flimsy tease for one of the subjects of this episode), we somehow convinced him to tell...
2022-02-232h 20The Innkeeper's Table93 - Mailbag: How to find new games based on games you already likeBill and Dylan answer a question from the mailbag: How can you find new games you'll enjoy based on old games you already know you like?
2022-02-1916 minThe Innkeeper's TableGame Spotlight: CantaloopDylan attempts to sell Bill on Cantaloop, which Bill has never played before.
2022-02-0416 minThe Innkeeper's TableSpiel des Jahres Spotlight: Hare and Tortoise (1979)The Spiel des Jahres is arguably the most prestigious award in board gaming. Each month, Bill and Dylan will discuss won of the winners of this coveted honor, starting at the very beginning with the 1979 winner, Hare and Tortoise.
2022-01-2821 min
The Innkeeper's TableMailbag: Wolfgang Warsch SpotlightDylan and Bill respond to a request from a listener to spotlight one of their favorite game designers—Wolfgang Warsch. Question comes from listener calvinrtvp
2022-01-2121 min
The Innkeeper's TableTop 3 Games We Missed in 2021Bill and Dylan talk about the games that came out in 2021 that they're still hoping to get to the table.
2022-01-1417 min
The Innkeeper's TableShould old games be forgot?"Should auld acquaintance be forgot and never brought to mind?" What about old games? Should they be forgotten, or do they have a place in the modern gaming hobby? Bill and Dylan discuss.
2021-12-3118 min
The Innkeeper's TableTop 3 Games of 2021Dylan and Bill discuss their favorite games (or expansions) that came out in 2021.
2021-12-2420 min
The Innkeeper's TableGame Spotlight: ConceptA question mark, four exclamation points, and a ton of tiny plastic cubes. Think of it as a form of charades for people who don't enjoy performing in front of people. In this episode, Dylan and Bill discuss Concept.
2021-12-1717 min
The Innkeeper's TableGame "Mechanic": Party GamesWhat are some good party games? What is it about party games that people seem to love so much? Bill and Dylan discuss.
2021-12-1019 min
The Innkeeper's TableTop 3 Games to Play with FamilyIn preparation for the upcoming holiday season, Bill and Dylan discuss some of their favorite games to play with their families.
2021-11-2621 min
The Innkeeper's TableGame Spotlight: The CrewDylan and Bill offer their opinions of The Crew: The Search for Planet 9, a cooperative trick-taking game!
2021-11-1916 min
The Innkeeper's Table"I enjoyed Chess. What should I play next?"Ah, Chess. This one's been around a long time. But what if you're looking for something similar, but with a different spin on it? In this episode, Dylan and Bill discuss some of the many variants that Chess has inspired, as well as a few games that are completely different but might scratch the same itch.
2021-11-0520 min
The Innkeeper's TableHow important is theme?How important is the theme of a game? What effect does it have on how much you enjoy playing? Is it absolutely necessary? Is it purely cosmetic? Dylan and Bill discuss these questions and more this week.
2021-10-2217 min
The Innkeeper's TableGame Spotlight: AlchemistsSo we tried something new with this month's Game Spotlight. Alchemists is a game that Dylan loves, but Bill has never played. For this episode, Dylan tries to sell Bill on the concept of the game and make him want to give it a try. Will he succeed?
2021-10-1519 min
The Innkeeper's TableGame Nights: Group SizeGame nights come in all shapes and sizes... but which size should you choose? Dylan and Bill talk about the pros and cons of larger game nights vs. smaller ones and everything in between.
2021-09-2418 min
The Innkeeper's TableGame Spotlight: NidavellirAh, the life of an Elvaland—a dwarvish councilmember and warchief from Norse mythology. To defend the realm from the rampaging dragon Fafnir, you need to gather the greatest warriors in the land—a greater collection than your rival Elvalands! And how do you do that, you ask? You pay them the most, of course! In this episode, Bill and Dylan discuss the popular auction game, Nidavellir.
2021-09-1723 min
The Innkeeper's Table"I enjoyed Jenga. What should I play next?"Did you enjoy Jenga? Do you want more games where you need to have nimble fingers or need to build structures without knocking them over? Dylan and Bill make suggestions in this episode for games you may want to check out.
2021-09-0322 min
The Innkeeper's TableGame Spotlight: AnkhAs Kickstarter pledges are now being delivered in earnest, Eric Lang's Ankh: Gods of Egypt has been on everyone's minds lately. The third in a trilogy (and the sequel to Dylan's favorite game, Rising Sun) is the focus of our discussion in this episode. (Heads up—this episode is a little bit longer than most!)
2021-08-2028 min
The Innkeeper's TableEnd of Summer SaltCON 2021 Recap - Part 2The second half of Dylan and Bill's discussion of End of Summer SaltCON 2021 in Layton, Utah.
2021-08-1314 min
The Innkeeper's TableEnd of Summer SaltCON 2021 Recap - Part 1Dylan and Bill discuss their board gaming experience at End of Summer SaltCON 2021 in Layton, Utah.
2021-08-0617 min
The Innkeeper's TableCCGs and LCGsWhat's the difference between a Customizable/Collectible Card Game (CCG) and a Living Card Game (LCG)? Bill and Dylan talk about how they're alike, how they're different, and why different gamers might prefer one over the other.
2021-08-0123 min
The Innkeeper's TableGame Spotlight: Rising SunIt's time to talk about Dylan's favorite game! Dylan and Bill discuss the smash hit from Eric Lang, Rising Sun.
2021-07-2322 min
The Innkeeper's TableOther Board Game Content CreatorsThe Innkeeper's Table is now a part of The Dice Tower Network! To celebrate, Bill and Dylan discuss some of their favorite content creators when it comes to board-game-related media.
2021-07-1622 min
The Innkeeper's Table"I enjoyed 7 Wonders. What should I play next?"Bill and Dylan talk about games people who enjoyed 7 Wonders and want more could try out.
2021-07-0218 min
The Innkeeper's TableGame Spotlight: CanvasDylan and Bill talk about Canvas, a short, new game about building artwork.
2021-06-1819 min
The Innkeeper's Table"I enjoyed Ticket to Ride. What should I play next?"Is Ticket to Ride one of your favorite entry-level games? Dylan and Bill discuss other games you might want to check out.
2021-06-0420 min
The Innkeeper's TableGame Spotlight: Heroes of Land, Air, and SeaBill and Dylan discuss the high fantasy faction war taking place in Heroes of Land, Air, and Sea.
2021-05-2225 min
The Innkeeper's Table"I enjoyed Catan. What should I play next?"Dylan and Bill discuss options for people who enjoyed The Settlers of Catan and want to step a bit deeper into the hobby.
2021-05-0721 min
The Innkeeper's TableBuying Games on the Second-hand MarketBill and Dylan talk about the second-hand board game market and how to navigate it.
2021-04-3017 min
The Innkeeper's TableGaming AccessoriesDylan and Bill discuss add-ons, upgrades, and other accessories to enhance the gaming experience.
2021-04-2620 min
The Innkeeper's TableGame Highlight: Specter OpsDylan and Bill explore the unseen corners of the hidden movement game, Specter Ops.
2021-04-1618 min
The Innkeeper's TableGame Mechanic: Hidden MovementDylan and Bill discuss games that utilize hidden movement as a mechanic.
2021-04-0921 min
The Innkeeper's Table"I enjoyed Risk. What should I play next?"Dylan and Bill talk about the next step into gaming for people who played and enjoyed the classic wargame, Risk.
2021-04-0222 min
The Innkeeper's TableGame Highlight: Sleeping GodsBill and Dylan take a closer look at the popular new story-and-exploration game from Red Raven Games, Sleeping Gods.
2021-03-2618 min
2021-03-1221 min
The Innkeeper's Table"I enjoyed Scrabble. What should I play next?"It's coming a week later than planned, but Dylan and Bill are talking about games people who enjoyed Scrabble might want to try out.
2021-03-1217 min
The Innkeeper's TableApp-Dependent GamesDylan and Bill discuss board games that require an app to play.
2021-02-2622 min
The Innkeeper's TableGame Highlight: Mechs vs. MinionsBill and Dylan spotlight the co-op programming game based on League of Legends, Mechs vs. Minions.
2021-02-1918 min
The Innkeeper's TableGame Mechanic: ProgrammingDylan and Bill talk about Programming as a game mechanic.
2021-02-1221 min
The Innkeeper's Table"I enjoyed Clue/Cluedo. What should I play next?"Bill and Dylan talk about games people who enjoyed Clue/Cluedo may want to try.
2021-02-0520 min
2021-01-2918 min
The Innkeeper's TableAll-Day Game PartiesDylan and Bill discuss the logistics of hosting your own micro-convention—an all-day gaming party.
2021-01-2215 min
The Innkeeper's TableGame Highlight: Tidal Blades: Heroes of the ReefFor our third episode each month, we will be highlighting a specific game. It may be old, or it may be brand new. This month, Bill and Dylan do a highlight on the runaway Kickstarter success, Tidal Blades: Heroes of the Reef.
2021-01-1521 min
The Innkeeper's Table"I enjoyed Dominion. What should I play next?"Dylan and Bill introduce a new format for episode topics for the new year. The first week each month will feature suggestions of games to play if you enjoyed a specific game. This month, we look at games you might want to try if you enjoyed Dominion.
2021-01-0118 min
The Innkeeper's TableGaming with CoworkersBill and Dylan talk about how to play board games at work—without upsetting your boss.
2020-12-1819 min
2020-12-1121 min
The Innkeeper's TableGifts for Board GamersBill and Dylan talk about how to find the right gift for that gamer in your life.
2020-12-0415 min
The Innkeeper's TableThe Teach: Dealing with DistractionsDylan and Bill discuss what to do when you're trying to teach a board game, but there are just so many distractions.
2020-11-2018 min
The Innkeeper's TableGaming with KidsDylan and Bill talk about playing board games with kids of all ages.
2020-11-1319 min
The Innkeeper's TableIntroducing Family and Friends to GamingIn preparation for the upcoming holiday season, Bill and Dylan talk about introducing non-gamer family and friends to the board gaming hobby.
2020-11-0619 min
The Innkeeper's TableBetrayal at House on the Hill and Betrayal LegacyBill and Dylan highlight the classic game Betrayal at House on the Hill, as well as the more recent Betrayal Legacy.
2020-10-2320 min
2020-10-1619 min
The Innkeeper's TableThe Shelf of ShameTo kick off the spooky season, Bill and Dylan talk about one of the scariest things to a gamer: The Shelf of Shame!
2020-10-0213 min
The Innkeeper's TableStorytellingDylan and Bill discuss the art of storytelling using board games as a medium.
2020-09-2518 min
The Innkeeper's TableGame Spotlight: Half-TruthBill and Dylan talk about the game Half-Truth, designed by Richard Garfield and Ken Jennings.
2020-09-1813 min
The Innkeeper's TableBoard Game ConventionsDylan and Bill talk about the wide range of different sorts of board game conventions.
2020-09-1121 min
2020-08-2817 min
The Innkeeper's TableThe Teach: How to prepareDylan and Bill discuss how to make sure you're ready to teach people how to play a new game.
2020-08-1414 min
The Innkeeper's TableAsymmetryDylan and Bill talk about asymmetric gameplay and asymmetric player powers.
2020-08-0716 min
The Innkeeper's TableExpansionsHosts Bill and Dylan talk about game expansions and where they fit into the gaming hobby.
2020-07-2418 min
The Innkeeper's TableWhere to Buy GamesDylan and Bill discuss several options of where people can find and purchase board games.
2020-07-1719 min
The Innkeeper's TableGame Spotlight: SplendorBill and Dylan discuss the merits and flaws of the game Splendor.
2020-07-0315 min
The Innkeeper's TableEngine-buildingBill and Dylan talk about the engine-building mechanic and some of the games that utilize it.
2020-06-2617 min
2020-06-1920 min
The Innkeeper's TableBuilding a CollectionBill and Dylan discuss some of the best ways to build your own board game collection.
2020-06-0519 min
The Innkeeper's TableTelegamingBill and Dylan discuss the pros and cons of different options when you want to play board games with someone remotely.
2020-05-2217 min
The Innkeeper's TableMore Than MonopolyHosts Dylan and Bill talk about the common question board gamers get when they tell people about their hobby: "Oh! Like Monopoly?"
2020-05-1515 min
The Innkeeper's TableEpisode 0: Welcome to the inn!Welcome to the inn! Hosts Bill and Dylan introduce themselves and explain why they decided to start this new, short-form board game podcast.
2020-05-1513 min
Soundings with Lisa Hannigan & Dylan HaskinsSoundings S2 E3: Sharon Horgan, Giles Duley, Andi Oliver, Hudson Taylor & Gabrielle AplinDylan and Lisa are joined by comedian and actress Sharon Horgan, war photographer Giles Duley, TV presenter Andrea Oliver and Hudson Taylor team up with Gabrielle Aplin to provide the sweet tunes.The first of three shows recorded live at the National Trust’s Sutton House in Hackney, east London. Among our guests’ stories and songs to inspire, alarm and humour we hear how a human turd was an important catalyst in Sharon Horgan’s life and indirectly led to her successful career writing TV series like Channel 4’s ‘Catastrophe’, how to correctly pronounce Neneh Cherry and some of the po...
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