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“The Dice Tower is a podcast about board games
Pros : It's been around forever. Tons of info. There are many different contributers to the show.
Cons : Too much begging for money. With all those donations, why is the sound quality on Tom's end still garbage? Where does all that money go? ...”Read full review »
GreedoL4D via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/16/15
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“Dicetower is a win every time. Loads of episodes and haven't hit a groaner yet. The Grand Poobah of gaming podcasts, give a listen then travel down the rabbit hole to meet the rest of the network. You won't be sorry!”
Biggumpn via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/27/15
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“Tom does a great job of providing board games news and information. He was the first podcast I began to listen to and have expanded since then to other podcasts in the Dice Tower network. Keep up the great work Tom and Eric.”
Snowman117243 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/16/15
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“The Dice Tower but BETTER. I've just started to get back into board gaming and stumbled across this podcast. I LOVE IT! You can tell that the reviewers and contributors love games and love to play them. An excellent resource for anyone veteran or nube to the world of board gaming. Also guys the...”Read full review »
brehmster1977 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/19/14
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“This podcast is a favorite of mine and the most consistent source for reviews and game play info. Thanks to your podcasts and videos we've found some of our favorite games for our game group and our family. We're hoping to find even more great gaming ideas from your future shows. Keep doing what...”Read full review »
john n deb via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/14/13
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“This is my favorite gaming Podcast!! Well...my favorite podcast actually! =) Tom is so wonderful with giving great game reviews and opinions that everyone can relate to while inserting humor! LOVE IT! It is definitely a must listen (and I never thought I'd listen to podcasts) =) It's fun,...”Read full review »
Stephanie444 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/15/13
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“Love it! Great info. Board Game Tales of Horror is my favorite section. Thanks Tom and Eric for a great podcast!”
Peteyhack via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/12/13
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“Enjoyable podcast about one of my very favorite hobbies, tabletop gaming! Tom and Eric make a great team and have interesting, colorful, well balanced and complimentary points of view on the subject and fames reviewed.
Like most podcasts though, each episode runs a bit long. There are a lot of...”Read full review »
iRyno via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/11/13
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“I listen to the Dice Tower more than any other podcast! Tom and Eric are great hosts and do so much for the hobby. They are family friendly, fun and trustworthy.”
Stillsilver via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
09/10/13
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“I love the variety of segments and topics covered in this podcast. The interaction between the hosts is great and they've got a wide variety of contributors so you get a good mix of viewpoints. The technical quality is also top notch.”
Doughboy77 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/31/13
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“This podcast is great. They have serious conversations about gaming but they also keep it fun and funny. The banter is great. You should definitely listen!”
Sfjohnnyg via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/31/13
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“I love this podcast! Extremely informative on everything board gaming related. I love the review opinions.”
Aeryna2 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/28/13
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“These guys are great! Very informative!”
Risk9876 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/27/13
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“I've dabbled with listening to other board gaming podcasts but I tend to lose interest. But TDT has always kept me coming back.”
spider333 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/24/13
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“This podcast is the standard against which all other gaming related podcasts are measured. If you want to know what's going on in the board gaming world, this is the place to find out.”
Thomas A C via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/23/13
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“Tom and Eric do a great job with this podcast. Every episode has many different regular segments that are always interesting and entertaining. I find out about new games and learn more about the hobby and industry with each episode.”
HLupulus via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/22/13
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“I've listened to many of the board game podcasts out there, and the Dice Tower podcast with Tom and Eric is hands down the most informative. What makes them special is their 20-30 outside contributors (board game designers, publishers and fellow podcasters) that jump in to answer questions of the...”Read full review »
Mbug27 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/22/13
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“Great information on new games. Tom and Eric are great together, and they are not afraid to disagree with each other, which provides great insight. Love the top 10 lists. Keep up the great work.”
swwelch via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/20/13
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“Tom and Eric opened my life to the joy of board games and have earned my trust on which games I should spend my hard earned money on. The podcast is entertaining and informational.”
GMLan via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/20/13
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“There is no question, the dice is the best gaming podcast.”
Gross4 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/20/13
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“If you are interested in board games in the least this is the podcast to listen too! After you consume the Dice Tower move onto the rest of the network! You won't be disappointed!”
BlackSpiralX via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
08/20/13
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“If your new to the boardgaming scene or want to keep an eye on te boardgaming scene, this is the podcast for you.
Very informative, entertaining and although might be over an hour, doesnt seem to drag on :-)”
Dippy DoLittle via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
08/19/13
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“Out of all the gaming podcasts I listen to, Dice Tower continues to be my favorite. Tom and Eric have great chemistry together and never cease to entertain. They do nice review and overviews of games, updates on the big news and their top 10 lists are great. Highly reccomend.”
cphpitts via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/15/13
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“If you are a fan of the board gaming genre, this podcast is a must-listen. Tom and Eric are excellent hosts, crafting a show that is informative as well as entertaining. Each episode brings us industry news, discussion on recent releases, and segments that run the gamut from the best party...”Read full review »
GCPDblue via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/14/13
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“Great top ten lists and helpful reviews!”
Joejoejoe5234156 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/14/13
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“Well I could write a nice long review talking about all the different cool stuff the dice tower talks about but I'm just gonna sum it up. The dice tower is the best podcast about modern board games (in my openion). Give it a shot it's free!”
Mr.boardgamer via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/15/12
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“I listen to this more than I actually play board games.”
qwikstreet via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/15/12
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“My favourite show, driving long distances. All about the board gaming hobby, beyond Monopoly and Risk. The stage after Settlers of Catan. Still interested? This podcast is the place to start.”
Iliamel via Apple Podcasts ·
Belgium ·
12/11/11
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“I've been listening to this podcast since February 2011 and I have to say it's my favorite. Tom and Erick have great chemistry and keep listeners in the loop with board gaming news. I especially love the enhanced version.”
jokerpkt via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/19/11
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“Tom & Eric do a thorough job of addressing all of the various aspects of modern-day boardgaming. Design (and designers), stores, conventions, and many other play aspects are addressed in numerous ways: through interviews, top-10 lists (my favorite), and thorough game reviews.
Further, they...”Read full review »
Vivacior via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/14/11
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“Erick is a great podcast, the other guy seems to have a thick korean accent.”
Kurt from Connecticut via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/27/11
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“Great site to get info on all the different board games available.”
ruppt via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/08/10
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“The Dice Tower was the first podcast I listened to, several years ago. I have added many others to my playlists, and some have been favorites for a time. But The Dice Tower always reclaims my number one spot eventually. It's like your favorite T-shirt--unassuming, but so comfortable you never...”Read full review »
GritHog via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/02/10
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“The dicetower is a GREAT show for board gamers. Each week there Tom & Eric each share a fun list of 10 board games that are there favorite on a common theme. The interaction between Tom and Eric is great as they banter about new games... or (to Tom's dismay) discuss Merchant of Venus one more...”Read full review »
samuelw3 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/25/10
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“If you are interested in modern strategy boardgames, this is a great source of news, reviews, and opinions. Tom and Eric are excellent hosts, and they have a really interesting lineup of contributors from around the world commenting on games old and new. They cover a wide range of games...”Read full review »
snoweel via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/14/10
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“A wide range of voices and opinions, while being held together well by the co-hosts, a big, meaty but never too "stodgy" podcast (nearly two hours each time!), and different enough each time to make it wortwhile coming back for more.
Perfect for pretending to listen to while you pretend to work....”Read full review »
pete_darby via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
04/13/10
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“A great podcast for all interested in tabletop gaming. Includes news, reviews, top ten lists and general discussions about gaming. They also have a ton of video reviews on their website.”Read full review »
Sound of NewSick via Apple Podcasts ·
Norway ·
04/12/10
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“...just a couple of years ago and it is only now that I'm finding all these wonderful board gaming podcasts...Of all of them, The Dice tower is top notch. A pretty professional production. Great reviews. Don't worry about the 40-60+ minutes of the podcast; when you start listening you just don't...”Read full review »
Chewbaccapits via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/10/10
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“Tom Vasel and Eric Summerer put together a fantastic podcast, talking about everything board game related, including reviews, sessions, opinions and even design. Their guest podcasters are top notch, providing different views on each topic. If you only get one Board Game podcast, this is the one.”
Ruskicowboy via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/08/10
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“A top notch, well produced podcast about the boardgaming hobby. News, reviews, features - its all here. Plus, Tom and Eric (well, at least Eric) are engaging and enjoyable to listen to.
If you are interested in what's new in boardgames, don't miss The Dice Tower.”
mschwerdtfeger via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/31/10
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“Great podcast about boardgames. Tom and Eric do a fantastic job of reviewing lots of games. The contributors are funny and informative. The top 10 lists make you think about games, or categories of games you normally wouldn't. Keep up the great work.”
MonkeyGoose via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/28/10
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“I have been listening to this podcast since it's inception. I have always found it informative and entertaining.However Tom, and most recent co-host, Eric have hit a stride that's hard to beat for anyone interested in board and card games.
This show has had three stages of development through...”Read full review »
Merj via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/25/10
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“If you love board and card games, you simply have to subscribe to this podcast!”
simonjay77 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/25/10
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“If you're interested in board games, that you must check this podcast out.
It's filled with tips, tricks, informations and a lot of fun.”
JulienUpNorth via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
03/24/10
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“Despite the fact that I do not play board games oftenly this podcast is still one of my favourites, I do sometimes get a bit confused about some of the topics disscussed but they usually clarify on what they are talking about. All in all, a great podcast!”
Buwchbach via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
01/07/10
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“Having only recently discovered the joys of Board gaming, I would have been at a complete loss due to the bewildering amount of games out there if it wasn't for the Dice tower. Tom and Sams recommendations and reviews along with their sense of fun make me confident that the next game I buy will...”Read full review »
Vistathon via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
01/09/09
“...this should be it. Sure, it's got the occasional lame joke or comment, but it is the best out there. With slightly opposing but oh-so-well-complemented points of view, Tom and Sam present news, reviews, and session reports of the latest and greatest designer board games out there. At the...”Read full review »
rcub3 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/17/08
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“Tom and Sam are not only entertaining, but also informative. I particularly like the international perspective they bring. (Both of them live in South Korea.)”
jbliii via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/10/08
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“This is a entertaining and informative podcast. I was just getting into gaming and the reviews and top 10 lists were very helpful for me to decide what kind of games are available and fun to play. I recommend it highly.”Read full review »
paramedic1701 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/10/08
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“Tom, Sam and the crew put out a great show every two weeks and it's chock full of boardgaming goodness. If you are even remotely interested in the hobby this is a must have.”Read full review »
darlok via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/26/08
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