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Meeple2Meeple E153. Content Creator #10 @saraalwayslosesIn this episode, PJ interviews Sarah from 'Sarah Always Loses,' exploring her journey as a content creator in the board gaming community. They discuss early gaming memories, the impact of board games on mental health, the evolution of gaming preferences, and the importance of community and connection. Sarah shares her insights on content creation, offering advice for aspiring creators and highlighting the supportive nature of the gaming community.❤️FOLLOW US ON ALL THE SOCIALSInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/meeple2meepleSpotify - @Meeple2Meeple @Meeple2Meeple @LetsTableIt Board Game Podcast#boardgames #tabletopgaming #gamingcommunity

2025-12-2355 min

Meeple2Meeple E149. Content creator #6 Iris @crimsonboardgamesIn this episode of Meeple to Meeple, PJ interviews Iris, known as CrimsonBoardGames, about her journey in the board game community. They discuss her first board games, the cultural connections between games, her entry into modern board gaming, and the story behind her username. The conversation also delves into favorite game mechanics, particularly tile placement and deck building, highlighting the tactile and strategic elements that make these mechanics enjoyable. They discuss the transition from casual gaming to content creation, highlighting the importance of community and kindness within the board gaming world. Iris shares her insights on the challenges of...

2025-11-2555 min

Meeple2Meeple E148. Content Creator #5 Brad & KateIn this episode, PJ interviews Brad and Kate, a couple from Northern England who have made a name for themselves in the board game content creation community. They share their journey from childhood gaming experiences to becoming intentional content creators on platforms like TikTok and Instagram. The couple discusses their favorite games, the importance of community support, and offers advice for aspiring creators. They emphasize the positivity within the board game community and the joy of creating content together as a couple.❤️FOLLOW US ON ALL THE SOCIALSInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/meeple2meepleSpotify - @Meeple2Meeple @Meeple2Meepl...

2025-11-1852 min

Meeple2Meeple E147. Content Creator #4 ft. Grant @grantsgamerecsIn Episode 147 of Meeple to Meeple, host PJ welcomes the renowned "cardboard comedian," Grant Lyon. Dive into a lively discussion about the intersection of comedy and board gaming, the importance of diversity in the gaming community, and the rise of two-player games. Grant shares his journey from stand-up comedy to content creation, offering insights into building a welcoming community and the role of social media in reaching new audiences. Tune in for laughs, stories, and a celebration of the board game world. Don't miss it!❤️FOLLOW US ON ALL THE SOCIALSInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/meeple2meepleSpotify - @Meep...

2025-11-1146 min

Meeple2Meeple E145. Content creator Series #2 ft Rachel @MissKittysDiscussion In this episode, Rachel Mullen, a prominent board game content creator and cosplayer, shares her journey into the world of board gaming, starting with her love for the game Copenhagen and he position at Queen Games. She discusses the challenges of building a gaming community in a rural area, her passion for cosplay, and her active involvement in charity work. Rachel emphasizes the importance of content creation in the gaming industry and encourages aspiring creators to take the leap. The conversation highlights the inclusivity and diversity within the gaming community, as well as the personal connections that games can...

2025-10-2859 min

Meeple2Meeple E144. Content Creator series ft Banz from @banzainatorIn this episode, P J launches a NEW SERIES featuring content creators in the board gaming community, starting with Banz. They discuss her journey into gaming, her favorite board games and mechanics, and the transition from being a gamer to a content creator. The conversation also touches on maintaining joy in gaming, navigating challenges in content creation, the importance of community support, and the future of the board game industry.❤️FOLLOW US ON ALL THE SOCIALSInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/meeple2meepleSpotify - @Meeple2Meeple@banzainator Board Game Podcast#boardgames #tabletopgaming #gamingcommunity

2025-10-2152 min

Meeple2Meeple E143. Bass Lines to Board games ft. Jackie FoxIn this episode, PJ chats with Jackie Fox, a former rock musician turned board game designer. They discuss her journey from performing on stage to creating the board game Rock Hard, 1977 exploring the mechanics, themes, and personal experiences that shaped her design process. Jackie shares insights on the importance of inclusivity in gaming, the challenges of publishing, and the unique aspects of her game that resonate with players. The conversation also touches on the future of board games, the role of color in design, and the significance of personal connections in the gaming community.❤️FOLLOW US ON ALL THE SOCI...

2025-10-141h 00

Meeple2Meeple B05. Kavango Lodges Expansion ft. Matt & Zara @mazazagamesIn this BONUS episode, PJ speaks with Zara and Matt, the designers of Kavango, about their upcoming expansion focused on eco tourism. They discuss the journey of Kavango from its initial concept to its retail launch, the development process of the expansion, and how eco tourism plays a crucial role in the game. The conversation delves into the modular gameplay introduced in the expansion, the strategic depth it adds, and the importance of community protection. They also share details about the Kickstarter launch and what backers can expect.❤️FOLLOW US ON ALL THE SOCIALSInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/meep...

2025-10-1424 min

Meeple2Meeple E142. Community Across Continents ft. Lenny & Phill @wonderfulworldboardgames In this episode, PJ engages with Lenny and Phil from @wonderfulworldboardgames45 (WWBG) to explore the vibrant board game scene in Taiwan. The discussion delves into the unique cultural dynamics influencing board gaming in Taiwan, the challenges of navigating global markets, and the importance of representing Taiwanese culture in board games. The guests share insights into their successful collaborations with French designers and their plans to launch a new brand line in 2026, focusing on medium complexity games infused with Asian culture. The episode offers a fascinating look at the intersection of culture, community, and gaming across continents.❤️FOLLOW US ON ALL TH...

2025-10-0756 min

Meeple2Meeple E139. For Love of Gaming ft. Craig @getintogamesukListen as PJ & Craig discuss their board game collection journey and each have chosen to discuss 8 games in their collection. They have brought something old, something new, something borrowed and something blue. Listen as they talk about Taverns of Tiefenthal, Obsession, Galactic Cruise, Everdell Silverfrost, Battle of Hoth, Lurk, Alpaca, Rebirth and ST Star Realms.❤️FOLLOW US ON ALL THE SOCIALSInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/meeple2meepleSpotify - @Meeple2Meeple @Getintogamesuk Board Game Podcast#boardgames #tabletopgaming #gamingcommunity

2025-09-161h 26

Meeple2Meeple E131. Gamers & Tourette'sListen as PJ & Cassidy @tabletopticker discuss the experiences and challenges of living with Tourette's as a gamer going to GenCon for the first time. This is a deep and personal exploration of overcoming adversity, sharing good times with friends and managing yourself in a crowd. Don't miss this episode!!!❤️FOLLOW US ON ALL THE SOCIALSInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/meeple2meepleSpotify - @Meeple2MeepleYouTube - @Meeple2MeepleBoard Game Podcast#boardgames #tabletopgaming #tourettesyndrome

2025-07-221h 09

Meeple2Meeple E130. GameHead GamesWatch as PJ and Paul Salomon, Creative Director of GameHead Games discuss publishing and designing games. Balancing techniques to attract all types of gamers and their passion for the gaming community.❤️FOLLOW US ON ALL THE SOCIALSInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/meeple2meepleSpotify - @Meeple2Meeple

2025-07-1545 min

Meeple2Meeple E102. Top 10 boardgames for the Spooky Halloween SeasonWelcome to Episode 102, and for the first time ever PJ and Gareth are doing a Top 10 list! It's that time of year again to check out some spooky horror / scary games for Halloween, PJ and Gareth cover their favourites, some new and some old! Please like, subscribe and follow us for more boardgame content! #boardgamepodcast #meeple2meeple #halloweenboardgames

2024-10-2944 min

Meeple2Meeple E.100 Our 100th Turn! Celebrating our BoardGame Podcast Journey!Welcome to Episode 100, yes 100 and from this episode on you can watch and well as listen to us! Enjoy! We have special guests Craig and Becky from @GetInToGames discussing all things podcasting, we have a special surprise guest….Dan Hallagan the designer of Obsession and Gareth and PJ share their favourites highlights of the last 99 episodes and whats to come in the next! #boardgamepodcast #meeple2meeple #episode100

2024-10-151h 45

Meeple2Meeple E99. Estate: Raise the Realm - an interview with Kathryn HahnWelcome to Meeple2Meeple Episode 99 (99!) where PJ and Gareth chat to Kathryn Hahn from Grod Games to talk about their upcoming Kickstarter campaign for her joint design Estate: Raise the Realm. Kathryn shares an overview of the game, the design process, Kickstarter readiness and some thoughts of future games. PJ and Gareth have both been fortunate to play a solid prototype and share their thoughts also. Big thanks to Kathryn for sharing her boardgame passion and development stories! ---- Meeple2Meeple - your regular boardgame fix via a podcast in only 30 minutes!

2024-10-0144 min

Meeple2Meeple E98. From Board to Pen - parallel Roll / Flip & WritesWelcome to Episode 98 where PJ and Gareth chat with Tara (@tarastabletop on IG) all about parallel board games - those board games that get a Roll / Flip and Write edition. Hear about PJ and Gareths favourite games that fit this type as well as Tara’s dedicated commitment to share all these wonderful games via her channel. Games include: Fleer the Dice Game, Lost Cities, Cascadito, High Season, Parks Roll and Write and many more! Worth a listen for sure! Choo Choo!#meeple2meeple #boardgamepodcast #rollandwrites #tarastabletop #boardgamecommunity #boardgamesareawesome

2024-09-2457 min

Meeple2Meeple E97. AI use in the boardgame industryWelcome to Episode 97 where Gareth and PJ chat to their guest Christopher Preston and discuss the pros and cons of AI within the boardgame industry, especially from an artist perspective. Thanks Christopher for such a great conversation! Please leave a comment with your thoughts on this topic.#boardgamepodcast #boardgamedesigner #boardgamecontentcreator #meeple2meeple #boardgameAI #AIinboardgames

2024-09-1752 min

Meeple2Meeple E96. Meeples in the USAWelcome to Episode 96 where Gareth (no PJ!!) chats to Kristen (@family.boardgaming) and Laura (@obsessedwithboardgames) about their love of board games, how they got into the hobby, board game design with Kristen and board game content creation with Laura. Big thanks to both of them for such a great podcast chat!#boardgamepodcast #boardgamedesigner #boardgamecontentcreator #meeple2meeple

2024-09-1047 min

Meeple2Meeple E94. Boardgames on vacationWelcome to the Meeple2Meeple podcast Episode 94. PJ and Gareth talk all things holiday travel games now Gareth is back from his summer holiday. Hear about the games he packed, the games played with family and much much more!!Meeple2Meeple - your regular boardgame podcast in about 30 mins!@meeple2meeple on Instagram #boardgamepodcast #meeple2meeple #boardgamecommunity #boardgametravel #travelboardgames

2024-08-2733 min

Meeple2Meeple E93. Meeples in the UK - gamer friendshipsWelcome to Episode 93 of Meeple2Meeple. This week PJ chats with Hannah (@han_playsgames) and Alex (@pink_meeple) from the UK Instagram Community all about their boardgame friendship as well as covering games like Rafter 5, Shadows of Camelot, Labyrinth, Kavengo and much much more! (Yes…Gareth is still on summer holiday!) #boardgamepodcast #meeple2meeple

2024-08-2053 min

Meeple2Meeple E92. Caution Signs - an interview with designer Danielle ReynoldsE92. In this week’s episode PJ chats to Caution Signs designer Danielle Reynolds with stand in co-host Kristen Matt (while Gareths soaks up the Greek sunshine!). Hear about the game, design and lots lots more #cautionsigns #meeple2meeple #boardgamepodcast

2024-08-1347 min

Meeple2Meeple E91. A Gen Con RecapWelcome to Meeple2Meeple Episode 91 where PJ and Gareth chat all about PJ’s Gen Con 2024 experience. Hear about how much PJ fitted into his ONE day visit! Lots of games, friends, promos and stats!! Meeple2Meeple - your regular boardgame podcast fix in 30 minutes! #boardgames #boardgamepodcast #meeple2meeples #crowdfunding #boardgamecrowdfunding #botanyuch

2024-08-0639 min

Meeple2Meeple E90. Botany - a designer interview with Dusty and AmyWelcome to Meeple2Meeple Episode 90 where PJ chats to Dusty and Amy from Dux Somnium Games talking about Botany, a Kickstarter in fulfilment as well La Fluer which recently funded. Meeple2Meeple - your regular boardgame podcast fix in 30 minutes! #boardgames #boardgamepodcast #meeple2meeples #crowdfunding #boardgamecrowdfunding #botany

2024-07-3050 min

Meeple2Meeple E89. Crowdfunding boardgames - should or shouldn’t you?Welcome to Meeple2Meeple Episode 89 where PJ and Gareth talk all things about crowdfunding boardgames, they talk about platforms, learnings from over 10 years of backing games, their top tips and things to consider. Meeple2Meeple - your regular boardgame podcast fix in 30 minutes! #boardgames #boardgamepodcast #meeple2meeples #crowdfunding #boardgamecrowdfunding

Meeple2Meeple B02. Verdun - kickstarter previewWelcome to a Meeple2Meeple bonus episode where PJ chats with Ren Multamäki, designer of Verdun - a thematic card game set in the trenches of WW1. Verdun goes live on Kickstarter 23rd July 2024. https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ddpgames/verdun-a-thematic-card-game-set-in-the-trenches-of-wwi?ref=1ez8dz ---- Meeple2Meeple - your regular boardgame fix via a podcast in only 30 minutes! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠IG: @Meeple2Meeple⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Linktree: Meeple2Meeple⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ #boardgames #boardgamepodcast #meeple2meeple #boardgamecommunity #boardgamefriends #boardgamechat #verdun #kickstarter

2024-06-1125 min

Meeple2Meeple E84. UK Games Expo 2024 highlightsWelcome to Meeple2Meeple Episode 84 where PJ and Gareth talk all things UK Games Expo. In this extended episode Gareth shares with PJ his UKGE experience of what he saw and played as well as playing sound bites he captured from designers and friends from the Instagram community. This was a lot of fun and we would both like to thank everyone who contributed. Meeple2Meeple - your regular boardgame podcast fix in 30 minutes! IG: @Meeple2Meeple Linktree: Meeple2Meeple #boardgames #boardgamepodcast #meeple2meeple #ukge #boardgameconvention #UKboardgameexpo #boardgamers #instagramboardgamers

Meeple2Meeple E80. Boardgame Jargon: how to talk to non-gamers about our hobbyWelcome to Meeple2Meeple Episode 80 where PJ & Jon from Trywin games (special guest appearance to cover for Gareths absence!) talk about our boardgaming hobby and how to engage and share the hobby avoiding the jargon, mechanics and those other complex and often baffling words! —— Meeple2Meeple - your regular boardgame fix via a podcast in only 30 minutes! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠IG: @Meeple2Meeple⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Meeple2Meeple on Podbean⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Linktree: Meeple2Meeple⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ #boardgames #boardgamepodcast #meeple2meeple #boardgamecommunity #boardgamefriends #boardgamechat #boardgameteacher #learningboardgames #boardgamejargon

2024-05-1445 min

Meeple2Meeple E79. Boardgame learning and teaching tipsWelcome to Meeple2Meeple Episode 79 where PJ & Gareth talk about how they learn and teach boardgames. Hear about their approach, tips, experiences and teaching flow. —— Meeple2Meeple - your regular boardgame fix via a podcast in only 30 minutes! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠IG: @Meeple2Meeple⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Meeple2Meeple on Podbean⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Linktree: Meeple2Meeple⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ #boardgames #boardgamepodcast #meeple2meeple #boardgamecommunity #boardgamefriends #boardgamechat #boardgameteacher #learningboardgames

2024-05-0745 min

Meeple2Meeple E78. Boardgame Backlog - How many have you got?Welcome to Meeple2Meeple Episode 78 where PJ & Gareth talk about having too many boardgames that are unplayed.. what do you call this pile? A backlog? an opportunity?, a pile of shame, shelf of shrink etc.. Hear about how many days games have been the collection between PJ and Gareth too! NOTE: Gareths longest game unplayed is an incorrect piece of data! His data was wrong! Will correctly share these stats in the next episode!! He should know better!!! (Shocking!) ---- Meeple2Meeple - your regular boardgame fix via a podcast in only 30 minutes!

2024-04-3041 min

Meeple2Meeple E77. Gaming with your familyWelcome to Meeple2Meeple Episode 77 where PJ & Gareth chat to Niki, head of community for Tossit, a family game that you can take anywhere. Hear all about the Tossit launch in the UK and across the globe as well as PJ & Gareth talk about other family games. ---- Meeple2Meeple - your regular boardgame fix via a podcast in only 30 minutes! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠IG: @Meeple2Meeple⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Meeple2Meeple on Podbean⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Linktree: Meeple2Meeple⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ #boardgames #boardgamepodcast #meeple2meeple #boardgamecommunity #boardgamefriends #boardgamechat #tossit

2024-04-2333 min

Meeple2Meeple E76. Apistocracy - will you be the seasons favourite?Welcome to Meeple2Meeple Episode 76 where PJ (without Gareth) chats to Heather, the designer of Apistocracy about her upcoming Kickstarter campaign, hanging out at Cajun Con, her recent trip to the UK and lots more Apistocracy hits Kickstarts on the 23rd April 2024 ---- Meeple2Meeple - your regular boardgame fix via a podcast in only 30 minutes! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠IG: @Meeple2Meeple⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Meeple2Meeple on Podbean⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Linktree: Meeple2Meeple⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ #boardgames #boardgamepodcast #meeple2meeple #boardgamecommunity #boardgamefriends #boardgamechat #boardgamecon #cajuncon #apistocracy

2024-04-1632 min

Meeple2Meeple E75. Cajun Con - its all BlurpleWelcome to Meeple2Meeple Episode 75 where PJ and Gareth for the first time record side by side, yes, thats face to face from the UK! Hear all about PJ's trip to the UK so far and Cajun Con, a gathering of friends to play games! Hear about the highlights, what we played, what we ate...and lots lots more!! ---- Meeple2Meeple - your regular boardgame fix via a podcast in only 30 minutes! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠IG: @Meeple2Meeple⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Meeple2Meeple on Podbean⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Linktree: Meeple2Meeple⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ #boardgames #boardgamepodcast #meeple2meeple #boardgamecommunity #boardgamefriends #boardgamechat #boardgamecon #cajuncon

2024-04-0948 min

Meeple2Meeple E74. Going on an adventure - a Cajun in the UKWelcome to Meeple2Meeple Episode 74 where PJ shares his pre-travel to the UK thoughts. Next time you will hear PJ and Gareth they will be recording for the first time in the same place! ---- Meeple2Meeple - your regular boardgame fix via a podcast in only 30 minutes! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠IG: @Meeple2Meeple⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Meeple2Meeple on Podbean⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Linktree: Meeple2Meeple⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ #boardgames #boardgamepodcast #meeple2meeple #boardgamecommunity #boardgamefriends #boardgamechat

2024-04-0230 min

Meeple2Meeple E73. Kutná Hora: The City of SilverWelcome to Meeple2Meeple Episode 73 where PJ and Gareth talk about Kutná Hora, a game they are both very much enjoying! Learn about the history of Kutná Hora, the game mechanics and lots more! ---- Meeple2Meeple - your regular boardgame fix via a podcast in only 30 minutes! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠IG: @Meeple2Meeple⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Meeple2Meeple on Podbean⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Linktree: Meeple2Meeple⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ #boardgames #boardgamepodcast #meeple2meeple #boardgamecommunity #boardgamefriends #boardgamechat

2024-03-1932 min

Meeple2Meeple E72. Tennessee Game Days - gaming with friendsWelcome to Meeple2Meeple Episode 72 where PJ is without Gareth (shock!) and chats with Adam and Jerry who are all together at the Tennessee Game Days! Hear about their board game convention and lots lots more! ---- Meeple2Meeple - your regular boardgame fix via a podcast in only 30 minutes! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠IG: @Meeple2Meeple⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Meeple2Meeple on Podbean⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Linktree: Meeple2Meeple⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ #boardgames #boardgamepodcast #meeple2meeple #boardgamecommunity #boardgamefriends #boardgamechat #boardgamecon #tennesseegamesday

2024-03-1236 min

Meeple2Meeple B01. Something Wild - games with JoshuaWelcome to a Meeple2Meeple bonus episode where Gareth chats to a special guest this week….introducing Joshua. Joshua chats about the card game series Something Wild from Funko games and shares his thoughts, enjoy! ---- Meeple2Meeple - your regular boardgame fix via a podcast in only 30 minutes! ⁠⁠⁠⁠IG: @Meeple2Meeple⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Meeple2Meeple on Podbean⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Linktree: Meeple2Meeple⁠⁠⁠⁠ #boardgames #boardgamepodcast #meeple2meeple #boardgamecommunity #boardgamefriends #boardgamechat #somethingwild

2024-03-0506 min

Meeple2Meeple E71. Fled - can you escape?Welcome to Meeple2Meeple Episode 71 where PJ and Gareth chat with Mark Swanson about his latest design Fled which comes to Kickstarter 5th March 2024. Hear about the game, the design process, art, back story and Kickstarter top tips! ---- Meeple2Meeple - your regular boardgame fix via a podcast in only 30 minutes! ⁠⁠⁠⁠IG: @Meeple2Meeple⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Meeple2Meeple on Podbean⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Linktree: Meeple2Meeple⁠⁠⁠⁠ #boardgames #boardgamepodcast #meeple2meeple #boardgamecommunity #boardgamefriends #boardgamechat #fled #kickstartergames

2024-03-0534 min

Meeple2Meeple E70. Casual Gaming, Casual ConversationsWelcome to Meeple2Meeple Episode 70 where PJ and Gareth chat about their recent board game experiences, upcoming episodes and a request for guests! Boardgames discussed: Feed the Kraken, Rafter Five, Tossit, OMSHANTI, Frosthaven, Faraway, Fate of Venterra, Abducktion and a few more! ---- Meeple2Meeple - your regular boardgame fix via a podcast in only 30 minutes! ⁠⁠⁠IG: @Meeple2Meeple⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Meeple2Meeple on Podbean⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Linktree: Meeple2Meeple⁠⁠⁠ #boardgames #boardgamepodcast #meeple2meeple #boardgamecommunity #boardgamefriends #boardgamechat

2024-02-2731 min

Meeple2Meeple E69. Dexterity games - a "NSFW" episode with NickWelcome to Meeple2Meeple Episode 69 where Nick from @BoardGameReviewUK joins PJ and Gareth to talk all things Dexterity games...... Hear about all their favourite dexterity games, why PJ doesn't play them (it seems he does play more than letting on), lots of laughter and many innuendoes along the way! Dexterity games covered: Meeple Circus, OMSHANTI, Flick 'em up, Pitch Car Mini, Rhino Hero, Jungle Speed, Klask, Toss It, Cube Quest, Mockky, Rafter Five, Terror in Meeple City and a few more! ---- Meeple2Meeple - your regular boardgame fix via a podcast in...

2024-02-2039 min

Meeple2Meeple E68. Be my Valentine - two player games (and some solo!)Welcome to Meeple2Meeple Episode 68 where PJ and Gareth talk about 2 player (and solo) games ideal for Valentines day. Two player games covered are: Sky Team, Paris City of Lights, Fields of Arle and Patchwork. ---- Meeple2Meeple - your regular boardgame fix via a podcast in only 30 minutes! ⁠⁠IG: @Meeple2Meeple⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Meeple2Meeple on Podbean⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Linktree: Meeple2Meeple⁠⁠ #boardgames #boardgamepodcast #meeple2meeple #boardgamecommunity #boardgamefriends #twoplayerboardgames #workerplacement

2024-02-1329 min

Meeple2Meeple E67. Isla - Don’t get deserted!Welcome to Meeple2Meeple Episode 67 where PJ and Gareth chat about Isla, a roll & write coming to Kickstarter on 8th February 2024. They are joined by Aaron, Alex and Oleta from Ocean City Games who share an overview of the game, the design journey, Kickstarter and lots more. ---- Meeple2Meeple - your regular boardgame fix via a podcast in only 30 minutes! ⁠⁠IG: @Meeple2Meeple⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Meeple2Meeple on Podbean⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Linktree: Meeple2Meeple⁠⁠ #boardgames #boardgamepodcast #meeple2meeple #boardgamecommunity #boardgamefriends #isla #kickstrter

2024-02-0629 min

Meeple2Meeple E66. Darwin’s Journey - a worker placement gameWelcome to Meeple2Meeple Episode 66 where PJ and Gareth chat about Darwin’s Journey, a worker placement game that is one of Gareth’s top games of 2023 and was under the Christmas tree for PJ last year. Hear about their thoughts on what makes this a boardgame they both love! ---- Meeple2Meeple - your regular boardgame fix via a podcast in only 30 minutes! ⁠IG: @Meeple2Meeple⁠ ⁠Meeple2Meeple on Podbean⁠ ⁠Linktree: Meeple2Meeple⁠ #boardgames #boardgamepodcast #meeple2meeple #boardgamecommunity #boardgamefriends #darwinsjourney #workerplacement

2024-01-3023 min

Meeple2Meeple E65. The Geekway Gateway GetawayWelcome to Meeple2Meeple Episode 65 where PJ and Gareth chat about PJ's recent trip to Geekway Mini convention where PJ played 20 different games! Hear all about Barcelona, Life of the Amazonia, Tesseract, Ancient Knowledge, Forbidden Jungle, Forest Shuffle, Art Society, Dwellings of Eldervale, Match of the Century, Mycelia, Books of Time, World Wonders,Wandering Towers, Three Sisters, Herbaceous, Draft & Write Records, Fit to Print, First in Flight, Aton and Brussels 1983!! Also hear about Gareth's shorter list...! ---- Meeple2Meeple - your regular boardgame fix via a podcast in only 30 minutes!

2024-01-1645 min

Meeple2Meeple E64. Reflect and Project - Our GEMs of 2023Welcome to Meeple2Meeple Episode 64 where PJ and Gareth reflect on 2023 with their favourite GEMs - Game, Episode and Moments, they also project their expectations and plans for 2024. Hear about Cajun Con, Distilled, Darwins Journey, how Gareth met PJ, Kavango, our listeners favourite type of content and much much more Happy New Year to all our listeners! ---- Meeple2Meeple - your regular boardgame fix via a podcast in only 30 minutes! IG: @Meeple2Meeple Linktree: Meeple2Meeple #boardgames #boardgamepodcast #meeple2meeple #boardgamecommunity #boardgamefriends #boardgameGEMS #boardgamereflection #o...

2024-01-0934 min

Meeple2Meeple E63. Jingle Bells - a countdown to Christmas!Welcome to Meeple2Meeple Episode 63 where PJ and Gareth chat about the games they have been playing, the games they plan to play over the holiday period and recent gaming highlights. Hear about Frosthaven, Raising Robots, Ticket to Ride Legacy, Dawins Journey, Fliptown and a few others! Merry Christmas everyone, we will be back in 2024 ---- Meeple2Meeple - your regular boardgame fix via a podcast in only 30 minutes! IG: @Meeple2Meeple #boardgames #boardgamepodcast #meeple2meeple #boardgamecommunity #boardgamefriends #christmasboardgames #festiveboardgames

2023-12-1918 min

Meeple2Meeple E62.Boardgames we love to play at ChristmasWelcome to Meeple2Meeple Episode 62 where PJ and Gareth chat with Craig from GetIntoGames and Adam from Table_Top_Vibes about the games they love to play at Christmas with friends and family. Hear about Dixit, Carnival of Monsters, Nemesis and Viticulture + a few more! Thanks Craig and Adam for joining us again this week. Merry Christmas everyone, we will be back in 2024 ---- Meeple2Meeple - your regular boardgame fix via a podcast in only 30 minutes! IG: @Meeple2Meeple Meeple2Meeple on Podbean Linktree: Meeple2Meeple #boardgames #boardgamepodcast #meeple2meeple #boardgamecommunity #boardgamefriends #christmasboardgames #festiveboardgames

2023-11-2819 min

Meeple2Meeple E61. Love pigeons.. hate your friends? Play Stool Pigeon - designer interview with Nate MillerWelcome to Meeple2Meeple Episode 61 where PJ and Gareth chat with Nate Miller, the designer of Stool Pigeon, a card game for people that love pigeons and hate their friends! Listen to hear about the Stool (Mafia) Pigeons, the design process, the KS first time designer experience and why this is the most played game in PJs collection this year…over 100 plays (in three months!) Thanks Nate for joining us this week, it was great to learn more about Stool Pigeon and the design process, you were an awesome guest! Click here to buy Stool Pigeon from Barrel Aged Games ...

2023-11-2136 min

Meeple2Meeple E60.Boardgames with Cats - in memory of ShrimpWelcome to Meeple2Meeple Episode 60 where PJ and Gareth chat about boardgames that include cats after the recent loss of PJ’s cat Shrimp. Hear about Isle of Cats, Calico, Cat in the Box, Cottage Garden, Obsession, Nemesis, Arch Ravels, MLEM, Cleocatra, Catcafe and Exploding Kittens! This episode is in memory of Shrimp Meeple2Meeple - your regular boardgame fix via a podcast in only 30 minutes! IG: @Meeple2Meeple Meeple2Meeple on Podbean Linktree: Meeple2Meeple #boardgames #boardgamepodcast #meeple2meeple #boardgamecommunity #boardgamefriends #catboardgames boardgameswithcats

2023-11-1431 min

Meeple2Meeple E59. Kelp - a battle of wits between Octopus and Shark with Kelp designer Carl RobinsonWelcome to Meeple2Meeple Episode 59 where PJ and Gareth chat with Carl Robinson, the designer of Kelp, a 2 player head to head asymmetric battle between Octopus and Shark. Kelp goes live on Kickstarter on the 7th November 2023. Thanks Carl for joining us this week, it was great to learn more about Kelp and the design process. ---- Meeple2Meeple - your regular boardgame fix via a podcast in only 30 minutes! IG: @Meeple2Meeple Meeple2Meeple on Podbean Linktree: Meeple2Meeple #boardgames #boardgamepodcast #meeple2meeple #boardgamecommunity #boardgamefriends #kelp #octopusverseshark

2023-11-0732 min

Meeple2Meeple E58. Halloween Horrors - boardgames we don’t like but others love!Welcome to Meeple2Meeple Episode 58 where PJ and Gareth chat with Craig from GetIntoGames and Adam from Table_Top_Vibes about the games they find horrifying but other love! Hear about Dice Throne, 7 Wonders Duel, Villianous, Castles of Burgundy, Catan, Spirit Island and Gloomhaven!!! Thanks Craig and Adam for joining us this week, plenty of beige to go around! Happy Halloween gaming!! ---- Meeple2Meeple - your regular boardgame fix via a podcast in only 30 minutes! IG: @Meeple2Meeple Meeple2Meeple on Podbean Linktree: Meeple2Meeple #boardgames #boardgamepodcast #meeple2meeple #boardgamecommunity #boardgamefriends #halloweenboardgames #horrificboardgames

2023-10-3131 min

Meeple2Meeple E57. An Obsession with Obsession the boardgame - an interview with designer Dan HallaganWelcome to Meeple2Meeple Episode 57 where PJ and Gareth chat to Obsession designer Dan Hallagan. As you may have heard from listening to Meeple2Meeple the boardgame Obsession gets a regular (nearly every episode!) mention…some would say they are both obsessed about Obsession! This is an episode not to be missed! Dan chats about the design process behind Obsession, his Kickstarter journey, Obsession success, and of course the current Kickstarter with some insight the new Character expansion and a whole lot more! oh and if you listen carefully you will hear the key words required to enter the @getintogames Ob...

2023-10-2454 min

Meeple2Meeple E56. Spiel Essen - the Meeple returns from EssenWelcome to Meeple2Meeple Episode 56 where PJ and Gareth chat about the recent Spiel Essen convention which they didn’t attend but they did have a Meeple on the ground who went on special quests and missions seeking awesome gamers to chat to and of course he saw some games too! John, from Trywin games was at the convention wearing his distinctive and highly visible yellow Trywin games t-shirt! Trywin Games on IG Thanks John for joining us this week and for taking precious time to speak to gamers from around the world. Greatly appreciated! ---- Meeple2Meeple - your reg...

2023-10-1751 min

Meeple2Meeple E55. The Halloween Meeples - spooky gamesWelcome to Meeple2Meeple Episode 55 where PJ and Gareth chat with Craig from GetIntoGames and Adam from Table_Top_Vibes about the games they love to play over the Halloween festivities. Hear about Blood on the Clocktower, Deadly Dowagers, Betrayal at House on The Hill and Beast! Thanks Craig and Adam for joining us this week and we look forward to hearing more Halloween discussions as we get closer to the end of October…. ---- Meeple2Meeple - your regular boardgame fix via a podcast in only 30 minutes! IG: @Meeple2Meeple Meeple2Meeple on Podbean Linktree: Meeple2Meeple #boardgames #boardgamepodcast #meep...

2023-10-1033 min

Meeple2Meeple E54. Spiel Essen preview with John, our Meeple on the groundWelcome to Meeple2Meeple Episode 54 where PJ and Gareth chat about the upcoming Spiel Essen convention which they won't be attending (sob)...however they do have a Meeple on the ground who will be wandering the halls, meeting the community and as always finding out about the latest games. John, from Trywin games will be at the convention wearing his distinctive and highly visible yellow Trywin games t-shirt, go say hello if you see him. Trywin Games on IG Thanks John for joining us this week and we look forward to hearing more about your trip in a few episodes...

2023-10-0345 min

Meeple2Meeple E53. Boardgames with friends: A Fanatic editionWelcome to Meeple2Meeple Episode 53 where PJ and Gareth chat about the boardgames hitting their respective games tables but this time with a friend in common. Dizz, also known as @BoardGameFanatic recently played boardgames with Gareth in the UK and then in days was over in the US visiting PJ and hanging out with his games group and more! Listen and find out the games hitting their tables and all about Dizz’s amazing trip! A huge thank you Dizz for being a simply wonderful friend! ---- Meeple2Meeple - your regular boardgame fix via a podcast in only 30 minutes! IG...

2023-09-2631 min

Meeple2Meeple E52. A conservation conversation - Kavango boardgame interviewWelcome to Meeple2Meeple Episode 52 where PJ and Gareth chat to Matt and Zara from Mazaza Games, the creators of Kavango which launches on Tuesday 19th September 2023 at 4pm GMT Kavango is a game of building and protecting your Nature Reserve by drafting cards and completing research. Matt and Zara share their backgrounds, their lives in Botswana, the design process behind Zavango, conservation in South Africa and the Kickstarter launch. A huge thank you to Matt and Zara for sharing their conservation and boardgame story Kavango on Kickstarter Kavango on BoardGameGeek ---- Meeple2Meeple - your regular boardgame fix via a...

2023-09-1937 min

Meeple2Meeple E51. Lace up your boots - Outrun the Bear with the designer Sam BarmettlerWelcome to Meeple2Meeple Episode 51 where PJ and Gareth chat to Sam Barmettler about his racing boardgame named "Outrun The Bear". Sam shares with them the design process, his Kickstarter learnings, Bear safety and some hint of future expansions. Big thanks to Sam for sharing his boardgame passion and Outrun the Bear development. stories, anyone for a giant bear cutout! Disclaimer: Real bears are dangerous, don't run..always follow safety guidance at all times! Outrun the Bear website ---- Meeple2Meeple - your regular boardgame fix via a podcast in only 30 minutes! IG: @Meeple2Meeple Meeple2Meeple on Podbean Linktree: M...

2023-09-1232 min

Meeple2Meeple E50.a golden episode - timeless gamesWelcome to Meeple2Meeple Episode 50 where PJ and Gareth chat about hitting the golden 50 episodes milestone, share a bit of reflection but more importantly PJ and Gareth discuss games from their past that meet the golden criteria of "timeless"...a discussion for sure on the definition, enjoy the games list. ---- Meeple2Meeple - your regular boardgame fix via a podcast in only 30 minutes! IG: @Meeple2Meeple Meeple2Meeple on Podbean Linktree: Meeple2Meeple #boardgames #boardgamepodcast #meeple2meeple #episode50 #timelessboardgames #obsession

2023-09-0535 min

Meeple2Meeple E49. A Gen Con story: it’s all about PJWelcome to Meeple2Meeple Episode 49 where PJ and Gareth cover the final part of PJs recent trip to Gen Con in the USA. In this episode the focus is on PJ's personal experience at the convention, covering his favourite moments, games tested, demoed, games purchased and his five words that sum up the convention. ---- Meeple2Meeple - your regular boardgame fix via a podcast in only 30 minutes! IG: @Meeple2Meeple Meeple2Meeple on Podbean Linktree: Meeple2Meeple #boardgames #boardgamepodcast #meeple2meeple #gencon #boardgameconventions

2023-08-2943 min

Meeple2Meeple E48. A Gen Con story: the designer communityWelcome to Meeple2Meeple Episode 48 where PJ and Gareth talk about PJs recent trip to Gen Con in the USA. In this episode the focus is on boardgame designers and people in the boardgame industry and highlights of their convention. PJ and Gareth listen and discuss the soundbites from some of the designers and industry people who attended the convention. Timestamps: 02:48 Caleb - Stool Pigeon @barrelagedgames 06:00 Sam - Outrun the Bear @outrunthebeargame 10:05 Lee & Kenny - Timelancers @partytails 13:05 Heather - Apistrocracy @apistocracy 16:10 Nate - Tenpenny Parks @natelinhart 19:52 Ta-Te Wu - In the Stars @tatewu 23:23 Adam - Chef's Table @tunnelmonster_pgh 27:02 Lizz...

2023-08-2231 min

Meeple2Meeple E47. A Gen Con story: the boardgaming communityWelcome to Meeple2Meeple Episode 47 where PJ and Gareth talk about PJs recent trip to Gen Con in the USA. In this episode the focus is on the boardgame community and peoples experience at the convention. PJ and Gareth listen and discuss the soundbites from many of your Instagram boardgame friends who attended the convention. Timestamps: 05:50 Kathryn @kathrynedowell08:15 TJ @tjplaysboardgames10:45 Kristen @family.boardgaming 14:15 Adri @wanderer_meeple16:50 Mandy @happymeeples20:00 Jerry @tabletop_worldwide24:35 Raciel (Randy) @randommeeple28:05 Jacob @game.with.me.at.the.evertree 31:25 Micheal @meeple.mike 34:38 Brian @runningboardgamer37:33 Jen & Rolly @board4two39:15 Billy & Jonathan @reengineer_the_game41:10 Adam @table_top_vibes42:44 Jason @tab...

2023-08-1557 min

Meeple2Meeple E46. An Origins story: Making friends for lifeWelcome to Meeple2Meeple Episode 46 where PJ and Gareth talk about PJs recent trip to Origins game fair in the USA. PJs shares his convention experience and also talks about the soundbites from many of your Instagram boardgame friends. Timestamps: 07:30 Michele @the_treasure_belle 10:00 Rick @rickrolledreviews 13:50 Danielle @tokengaymer 16:45 Shelly @michiana.boardgamery 17:35 Lance @michiana.boardgamery 21:35 Ben @gameswithben 21:59 Dave @board_game_dave 25:20 Brian @9to6games 30:58 Ryan @gamecasters Meeple2Meeple - your regular boardgame fix via a podcast in only 30 minutes! IG: @Meeple2Meeple Meeple2Meeple on Podbean Linktree: Meeple2Meeple #boardgames #boardgamepodcast #meeple2meeple #origins #ukge #boardgameconventions

2023-07-0436 min

Meeple2Meeple E45. An Origins story: Origins gamefair previewWelcome to Meeple2Meeple Episode 45 where PJ and Gareth talk about the upcoming Origins game fair in the USA and PJs news that he is going to work at the event. They also share the games hitting their respective tables and games on their radar. Meeple2Meeple - your regular boardgame fix via a podcast in only 30 minutes! IG: @Meeple2Meeple Meeple2Meeple on Podbean Linktree: Meeple2Meeple #boardgames #boardgamepodcast #meeple2meeple #origins #ukge #boardgameconventions

2023-06-2029 min

Meeple2Meeple E44. Gaming with Vikings: a UKGE specialWelcome to Meeple2Meeple Episode 44 where PJ and Gareth talk all things UK Games Expo. In this extended episode Gareth shares with PJ his UKGE experience, playing sound bites he captured from designers, publishers, gamers and of course the Instagram community. This was a lot of fun and we would both like to thank everyone who contributed. Meeple2Meeple - your regular boardgame fix via a podcast in only 30 minutes! IG: @Meeple2Meeple Meeple2Meeple on Podbean Linktree: Meeple2Meeple #boardgames #boardgamepodcast #meeple2meeple #geekwaytothewest #ukge

2023-06-131h 19

Meeple2Meeple E43. Return of Khan - ”Between Two Conventions”Welcome to Meeple2Meeple Episode 43 where PJ and Gareth return to talk about boardgame conventions. With Gateway to the West over and UK Games Expo one its way they share learnings on creating content at events, convention top tips and also share what games have been hitting their games tables. Meeple2Meeple - your regular boardgame fix via a podcast in only 30 minutes! IG: @Meeple2Meeple Meeple2Meeple on Podbean Linktree: Meeple2Meeple #boardgames #boardgamepodcast #meeple2meeple #geekwaytothewest #ukge

2023-05-3029 min

Meeple2Meeple E42. Moshin’ with the Meeples - Geekway to the West convention specialWelcome to Meeple2Meeple Episode 42 where PJ shares with Gareth his recent trip to Geekway to the West convention. PJ recaps his 3 days there, including games he played, an interview with Zach Kunst and his game of the day. * Apologies for the background noise, and low volume during the interview, we learn as we go * Meeple2Meeple - your regular boardgame fix via a podcast in only 30 minutes! IG: @Meeple2Meeple Meeple2Meeple on Podbean Linktree: Meeple2Meeple #boardgames #boardgamepodcast #meeple2meeple #geekwaytothewest

2023-05-2340 min

Meeple2Meeple E41. Boardgame in focus: RococoWelcome to Meeple2Meeple Episode 41 where PJ and Gareth this week focus on just one game, Rococo. They have talked about this game in various episodes so now it gets a short episode all for itself. Meeple2Meeple - your regular boardgame fix via a podcast in only 30 minutes! IG: @Meeple2Meeple Meeple2Meeple on Podbean Linktree: Meeple2Meeple #boardgames #boardgamepodcast #meeple2meeple #rococo

2023-05-1615 min

Meeple2Meeple E40. An anniversary retrospective of our boardgame podcastWelcome to Meeple2Meeple Episode 40 where PJ and Gareth look back on the last 39 episodes and share their favourite moments, learnings, discuss what worked and didn't, top 3 episodes and much much more Meeple2Meeple - your regular boardgame fix via a podcast in only 30 minutes! IG: @Meeple2Meeple Meeple2Meeple on Podbean Linktree: Meeple2Meeple #boardgames #boardgamepodcast #meeple2meeple

2023-05-0932 min

Meeple2Meeple E39. Garden themed games - How does your garden grow?Welcome to Meeple2Meeple Episode 39 where PJ and Gareth having spent time outside in their respective gardens talk about boardgames with a gardening theme, who knew there were so many! With mentions to: Cottage Garden, Garden Dice, Planted, Three Sisters, Morels / Fungi, Arboretum, Herbaceous and Gift of Tulips! Meeple2Meeple - your regular boardgame fix via a podcast in only 30 minutes! IG: @Meeple2Meeple Meeple2Meeple on Podbean Linktree: Meeple2Meeple #boardgames #boardgamepodcast #meeple2meeple

2023-05-0233 min

Meeple2Meeple E38. Jencon with a J!Welcome to Meeple2Meeple Episode 38 where PJ and Gareth talk about a recent games convention Gareth went to organised by Jenny (board.game.family.uk on Instagram) in the UK. With mentions to: Galileo Project, Blood on the Clocktower, Chai, Keep the Heroes Out, Rolling Realms and Planet Unknown! Meeple2Meeple - your regular boardgame fix via a podcast in only 30 minutes! IG: @Meeple2Meeple Meeple2Meeple on Podbean Linktree: Meeple2Meeple #boardgames #boardgamepodcast #meeple2meeple #jencon

2023-04-2530 min

Meeple2Meeple E37. Gaming on the Go!Welcome to Meeple2Meeple Episode 37 where PJ and Gareth talk about games they take when they go travelling…holidays, work nights away, down the pub, at the restaurant…in fact anytime they aren’t at home! With mentions to: Mint Works, Sunny Day Sardines, Revolver Noir, Sprawlopolis, Tides, Space Shipped, Palm Island, Fishing Lessons, Unsurmountable, Love Letter, Push It, Rolling Realms, Final Girl, Deep Sea Adventure, Scout, 9 Tiles Panic, Tiny Epic Games, Splendor, Splendor Dual, Smitten, No Thanks, Second Chance, Bang! The Dice Game, Point Salad, Coup, Guillotine, Sushi Go, Cheating Moth and many MORE!!! Meeple2Meeple - your regular boardg...

2023-04-1831 min

Meeple2Meeple E36. Boardgames in focus: What’s hot on our games tables?Welcome to Boardgames in Focus, where PJ and Gareth put the spotlight on the games that have been getting table time in their gaming groups over the last month! Main featured games are: ISS Vanguard and Darwin Journey. With mentions to: Galileo Project, Pursuit of Happiness, Oversell, Quacks of Quedlinburg, Frosthaven, Viticulture and Maharani Meeple2Meeple - your regular boardgame fix via a podcast in only 30 minutes! IG: @Meeple2Meeple Meeple2Meeple on Podbean Linktree: Meeple2Meeple #boardgames #boardgamepodcast #meeple2meeple

2023-04-1129 min

Meeple2Meeple E35. Boardgamer in focus: Ordinary Board Gamer - are you ordinary?Welcome to this weeks episode where we focus on a member of the boardgamer community and this week we chat to Dennis!! Dennis, who is also known as Ordinary_Board_Gamer on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook can be found constantly producing awesome boardgame related content for both his channel and for AlleyCatGames as one of their brand ambassadors. PJ and Gareth chat to Dennis about his boardgame journey, games he loves (and hates!) and content production..oh and the start of a new song... the 3.74 song.... Games mentioned: Catan, Ticket to Ride, Carcassone, Obsession, Tiny Epic Vikings ,Agricola and quite a...

2023-04-0433 min

Meeple2Meeple E34. Boardgamer in focus: GetIntoGames - food & drink themed gamesWelcome to our next episode where we focus on a member of the boardgamer community and this week we chat to Craig. Craig, who is also known as GetIntoGames on Instagram is a content machine, producing boardgame related content on IG Reels, daily posts and reviews. PJ and Gareth chat to Craig about boardgames that have food or drink as a theme following a recent IG themed post on the same topic he did with PJ, be sure to check out his channel for more awesome content. Games covered: Taverns of Tiefenthal, Steam Up, Point Salad, Chai, Distilled and Viticulture. H...

2023-03-2834 min

Meeple2Meeple E33. Boardgame stores in focus: Nick from Titan GamesWelcome to Meeple2Meeple, do you sell or trade your boardgames? This week PJ and Gareth chat to Nick from Titan Games who hold a yearly used games sale. Nick chats with PJ and Gareth on his gaming background, working at Titan games as well as PJ and Gareth sharing their own experience of selling and trading games. Titan Games website Meeple2Meeple - your 30 min boardgame podcast fix! IG: @Meeple2Meeple Meeple2Meeple on Podbean Linktree: Meeple2Meeple Gareth personal IG: @BoardGameMeeple PJ personal IG: @The_Cajun_Gamer #boardgames #boardgamepodcast #meeple2meeple

2023-03-2129 min

Meeple2Meeple E32.Boardgamer in focus: BoardGameFanatic - are you a fanatic too?Welcome to our next episode where we focus on a member of the boardgamer community and this week we chat to Dizz. Dizz, who is also known as BoardGameFanatic on Instagram shares her passion and enthusiasm for boardgames in every post and is an awesome member of the IG community! Dizz chats with us on how she got into boardgames, her growing games collection, her favourite games, expo competitions, boardgame partners, favourite mechanics and much more! Games covered: Dinogetics, Caverna, Sub Terra, Terraforming Mars (a lot!), Star Wars Rebellion, Gloomhaven and many more! You can find Dizzs profile here Meeple2Me...

2023-03-1434 min

Meeple2Meeple E31. Boardgames in focus: On Your Marks... Racing GamesWelcome to another episode of Meeple2Meeple and this week PJ and Gareth chat about racing games! With the start of a new season of F1 PJ and Gareth talk about racing games in general, both cars and camels! Find out what they think makes for a great racing board or dice game! Games covered: Downforce, Camel Up, Long Shot - The Dice Game, Mississippi Queen, Flamme Rouge, Heat: Pedal to the Metal, Formula D, Formula 1, Automobiles and Outrun the Bear! Meeple2Meeple - your regular boardgame fix via a podcast in only 30 minutes! IG: @Meeple2Meeple Meeple2Meeple on Pod...

2023-03-0731 min

Meeple2Meeple E30. BGG Top 25 games in focus: Cream of the cropWelcome to another episode of Meeple2Meeple and this week PJ and Gareth turn their attention to the recent changes in the BoardGameGeek Number 1 overall rated game! They share their thoughts on boardgame rankings, their meaning and then compare 5 games from within the Top 25 they both have scored to compare and contrast! They wrap up the episode covering a game they are both fans of featured around the number 89 position! Games covered: Gloomhaven, Star Wars Rebellion, Scythe, Castles of Burgundy and Nemesis! Meeple2Meeple - your regular boardgame fix via a podcast in only 30 minutes! IG: @Meeple2Meeple Meeple2Meeple on...

2023-02-2831 min

Meeple2Meeple E29. Boardgames in Focus: Let the good times roll - dice gamesWelcome to Boardgames in Focus, this week PJ and Gareth put the spotlight on the games that involve dice... with a lot to choose from they cover the following games: Rolling Realms, Sagrada, Space Base, Roll Player, Dice Hospital and Tabula, as well as a special bonus game from PJ at the end as its Mardi Gras! Enjoy Meeple2Meeple - your regular boardgame fix via a podcast in only 30 minutes! IG: @Meeple2Meeple Meeple2Meeple on Podbean Linktree: Meeple2Meeple Gareth personal IG: @BoardGameMeeple PJ personal IG: @The_Cajun_Gamer #boardgames #boardgamepodcast #meeple2meeple

2023-02-2130 min

Meeple2Meeple E28. Boardgames in Focus: games we are playing!Welcome to Boardgames in Focus, a new feature where PJ and Gareth put the spotlight on the games that have been getting table time in their gaming groups over the last month! This month we have a mix of themes and mechanics, including roll & writes, worker placement, farming, trains, Mars, fishing, collaborative games and solo games Featured games are: Motor City, Agricola, Maglev Metro, Terraforming Mars, Fishing Lessons and Adventures of Robin Hood! Meeple2Meeple - your regular boardgame fix via a podcast in only 30 minutes! IG: @Meeple2Meeple Meeple2Meeple on Podbean Linktree: Meeple2Meeple #boardgames #boardgamepodcast #meeple2meeple

2023-02-1429 min

Meeple2Meeple E27. Boardgamer in Focus: WingspanGirl - from Poland with LoveThis week PJ and Gareth have their first special guest from the Instagram community and that is the wonderfull Wingspan obsessed Gosia, also known as @wingspangirl all the way from Poland! Gosia talks to us about how she got into boardgames, her love for Wingspan and more recently Obsession. She shares with us her favourite birds, eggs, stately homes and Obsession guests! Thank you Gosia for joining our Podcast, it was great fun chatting to you! Meeple2Meeple - your regular boardgame fix via a podcast in only 30 minutes! IG: @Meeple2Meeple Meeple2Meeple on Podbean Linktree: Meeple2Meeple #boardgames #bo...

2023-02-0726 min

Meeple2Meeple E26. Konnichiwa: the Nippon edition of Meeple2Meeple - Japanese themed boardgamesIn this episode PJ and Gareth move their focus to boardgames that are themed on a country, with the first country selected as Japan Find out what PJ and Gareth know about Japan but more importantly learn what games make their list of Japanese themed favourites, with a mix of games selected for all gamers. Games in focus include: Yokohama, Tokyo Highway, Tokyo Metro, Takenoko, Tokaido, Sushi Go, Nippon. Other mentions: Onitama, IKI, Metro X, Lets Make a Bus Route, Kodak, Shogun and Rising Sun!! Meeple2Meeple - your regular boardgame fix via a podcast in only 30 minutes! IG: @Meeple2M...

2023-01-3132 min

Meeple2Meeple E25. Dearly Beloved: boardgaming partnersIn this episode PJ and Gareth share their partners favourite 10 boardgames. Find out what Katie and Carrie love about boardgames, the mechanics, favourite themes, complexity and how they got into the hobby. PJ and Gareth did try to get them to join the show but it wasn't happening...well not yet!! Games include: Scythe, Ticket to Ride Europe, Orleans, Terraforming Mars, Mystic Vale, Tang Garden, Creature Comforts, Tzolkin, Obsession, Rococo, Grand Hotel Austria, The Galleries, Wingspan, Glass Road, Fields of Arle, Keyflower and Ark Nova!!! Meeple2Meeple - your regular boardgame fix via a podcast in only 30 minutes! IG: @Meeple2M...

2023-01-2438 min

Meeple2Meeple E9. The heat is gonna get ya: 5 hot games hitting our games tableIn this episode PJ and Gareth talk about 5 games that they have been playing recently and why they think they are hot hot hot. Boardgames covered: Sleeping Gods, Wonderlands War, Picture Perfect, Planet Unknown and My Fathers Work

2022-09-0635 min

Meeple2Meeple E8. Let’s have a Party: party games and higher player countsIn this episode we talk about some of our favourite party games, PJ and Gareth cover: Bang the Dice game, Codenames, Scrawl, Sushi Go, 6 Nimmt and Kites

2022-08-3030 min

Meeple2Meeple E7. It takes two: 2 player games and gaming as a coupleThis episode we talk about two player games! PJ and Gareth share some of their favourite games: hear about Targi, Caesar & Cleopatra, Fox in the Forest, Polis, Far Away & Sobek

2022-08-2331 min

Meeple2Meeple E6. Replay, Rewind: A Gencon RecapIn this episode PJ shares with Gareth his recent trip to Gencon. PJ covers who he met from the IG community, what he played, what went well, what he learnt and what games he added to his collection.

2022-08-1630 min

Meeple2Meeple E5. One is the loneliest Number: Solo variants and solos gamingThis week we chat about solo gaming and its role within the board gaming world. PJ shares some recent views he read on social networks about this topic which we discuss and then we run games we love to play solo even though we aren’t solo focused players. Enjoy!! PJ talks about Terraforming Mars, Obsession and Cascadia. Gareth talks about Under Falling Skies, Nemos War, Friday, Leaving Earth, Deep Space D-6, Hostage Negotiator, Healthy Heart Hospital and Lux Aeterna!

2022-07-0532 min

Meeple2Meeple E4. The Tale is the Thing - favourite themes in gamesIn this episode we talk THEME! We both talk about games with “historical” and “science fiction” themes. Then we individually talk about a theme with PJ choosing “Historical” and Gareth with “Fantasy”

2022-06-2837 min

Meeple2Meeple E3. Operating Systems - favourite games mechanicsGareth & PJ talk about three popular boardgame mechanics. They talk Tile Placement, Worker Placement and Tableau Building and share some of their favourite games.

2022-06-2233 min

2022-06-2133 min

Meeple2Meeple E2. Gateway to our Souls - boardgames that got us into the hobbyPJ and Gareth talk through the three board games that both introduced and then hooked them into the world of minis and meeples.

2022-06-1434 min

Meeple2Meeple E1. Khan!!!! Boardgame convention advice - our top tips!!If you are heading to your first boardgame convention or you are an experienced gamer take a listen to our top tips and advice for a successful few days of boardgaming.

2022-05-3035 min