Reviews
Insightful commentary, a good mix of personalities, and a nice free-wheeling, conversational tone. Game Brain would probably be my favorite board gaming podcast if the team was more focused and considerate of their audience. They’re listed as a weekly podcast but commonly skip posting without a...Read full review »
tdaning via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 05/22/23
Appreciate their insight on games and they are very good at writing and articulating their thoughts in an interesting manner. I don’t feel they talk about politics too much. Anyone who feels the podcast is too political can just grow up or shut up.
Kigai17 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 07/30/22
Love when these three are on the pod. More please!
dcarden24 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 07/27/22
Out of desperate boredom and panic I purchased a board game called Carcassone in April of 2020. Within months I was on the prowl for more games, dreaming of a future when I could be in a room with people, moving cardboard, plastic and wood around and engaging in mental and social exercise. I...Read full review »
Alternative Milks via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 05/30/22
Enjoying a board game is not just determined by the quality of the games themselves, but the players you play with. By rotating the hosts, the show adds a Rashomon-like quality to game reviews, player perspectives and the stories told about what happened behind the scenes (even if they are filthy...Read full review »
DrBubonic via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 05/18/22
Here’s the thing. I used to really love this show. I still think that the board game chat and info is great. I backed Transcontinental because of these guys. Barrage is my #1 game of all time because of these guys. The thing is, I just can’t handle Tom anymore. It started with his infamous show...Read full review »
Musicman-J via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 05/09/22
Love listening to the podcast, always feel energized to play the games they talk about. However, when I try to engage with the discord, I feel like I don’t belong. Wish the community was more friendly.
AT Phil via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 04/07/22
Removing a star for each new episode with horrible accents. Seriously it’s so cringey and needs to stop. (We started at 4 stars). Have to say up front I love this podcast for the variety of opinions, backgrounds, and interesting discussion topics among all the various participants. Dmitri and...Read full review »
UnrealSquare via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 12/19/21
If you want to listen to a bunch of dudes wallow in their white guilt, then this virtue-signaling podcast is definitely for you. Every discussion inevitably veers into hand wringing over how “problematic” the theme is, or how the racial makeup of the characters are not “representative” enough, or...Read full review »
JTBesq via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 07/26/21
A great boardgames-and-more type of podcast. So many contributors with differing backgrounds, this is the first podcast I’ve really enjoyed for going beyond the topic of games. Whether it’s politics, social issues, literature, history, scriptwriting(!!), family dynamics, etc—this has become a...Read full review »
Great Bigg Painting via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 06/17/21
Great podcast on board gaming. Each of the hosts bring a unique perspective. Highly recommend.
l.klaiber via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 06/14/21
They always have good insights. The only weak point is the host/cohost which changes weekly can really determine how good the discussion is. (Demetri is terrible and Tom is a weaker main host but oh well).
The Sherpa! via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 06/10/21
This is without question the very best Board Gaming media. The Game Brain team are a dedicated team of somewhat like-minded gamers who share with us their decades of experience and critical insights of the fast-changing board gaming landscape. Each guest host brings their own flavour, and all...Read full review »
Todd Chavez (watch Bojack) via Apple Podcasts · Australia · 04/09/21
Så trevlig podd med många åsikter eftersom den görs av ett ganska stort gäng. Är inte fixerade vid bara nya spel så man får även bra tips på äldre spel!
Mr peng via Apple Podcasts · Sweden · 04/04/21
One of my top board game podcasts. This and SVWAG are my top 2.
Eric8715 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 04/03/21
Lots of different personalities and tastes. Great insights from everyone. Love it.
OlzerBolzer via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 04/01/21
Thanks guys, I realy enjoyed it.
fmajor via Apple Podcasts · Netherlands · 03/31/21
Love this podcast which covers the boardgame scene from an amazing angel. The reocurring guests are genious. I look forward to mondays!
pseudologic via Apple Podcasts · Sweden · 02/01/21
Couldn’t seem to interact in their Facebook group without some other member (or host/admin) jumping me. I appreciate the work they put into the podcast but it and the Facebook group don’t feel, “welcoming” to me. It all seemed very much, “this is what we think and you should feel honored to hear...Read full review »
Labrat01 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 01/29/21
Keep your politics out of the show; or dont and lose subscribers.
Pompadour74 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 11/04/20
The Games on the Brain song is now listenable. Thanks for changing it. Solid podcast. I love listening. I skip some, but the majority really are a pleasure.
italianbreadman via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 08/29/20
Podcast often veers into left-leaning political commentary that is openly hostile toward more moderate or conservative listeners. Board game commentary is good, but the political commentary is entirely unnecessary and alienating.
Dealhunter2010 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 06/04/20
Matthew Robinson, Tom Donnelly and their gaming group produce an AMAZINGLY fun and enjoyable podcast! I’ve listened to EVERY single episode! Each one more entertaining than the last! The podcast is so incredibly thought out with different segments including Game News, Games on the Brain, Game...Read full review »
Media Teacher Mike via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 02/02/20
This is my new go-to podcast for heavier games. The hosts are very enjoyable to listen too and I love how they feature different members of their gaming group each episode which gives the viewer several different perspectives.
Akuden via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 01/31/20
Enjoyable, and they play the heavier games I enjoy the most.
jtlaurence via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 01/22/20
I have been exploring the hobby of modern board games over the past year, and I have listened to all of the major board game podcasts, and then some. I only discovered Game Brain a couple of weeks ago, and it really is outstandstanding. It's informative, thought-provoking, and entertaining....Read full review »
Night Owl 99 via Apple Podcasts · Canada · 01/17/20
Very well structured, entertaining, deep boardgame impressions, reviews and discussions.
kuidaore via Apple Podcasts · Germany · 12/23/19
So it is one of the best pod on the hobby, bar none. The concept being a rotation of members of the same gaming groupe. You get to meet and get attached to them and see who you align with the most. It gives you a great sens of what game you’ll like. 5 stars would listen again.
Jefleb via Apple Podcasts · Canada · 12/23/19
This is my favorite board game podcast.
edgerly5 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 12/23/19
I couldn’t make it more than 5 minutes into an episode. The sound quality is awful and the banter is boring and just inside jokes.
Ryan Fiedler via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 11/30/19
One of my favorite board game podcasts. Besides the production, there is real emotion being conveyed for the games and each other. You can tell these folks are knowledgeable and give their real opinions. I cannot recommend these guys enough.
xcaptnmorgan via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 10/08/19
I tried 4 episodes - 2 early ones, 2 later ones. Just 100 minutes of rambling.
tsrayjr via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 09/21/19
Obvious that this isnt their first rodeo/podcast. Sound quality is excellent, episodes are well organized and hosts are well spoken. This podcast gives you a reason to keep going back to it.
HalfCenturyLater via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 09/09/19
I have become interested in some games that are in this podcast.
bbaaddbbaadd via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 08/14/19
Accessible, entertaining and extremly educational if you're into the board gaming hobby. Matthew and his Gaming Group started out great which is not an easy thing to do with a new Podcast. I have no doubt that the content will stay great or get even better.Read full review »
Etamaros via Apple Podcasts · Israel · 05/21/19
Best concept for a board game pod and just best board game pod hands down. Great and knowledgeable hosts.
jburnell86 via Apple Podcasts · Australia · 05/19/19
If you are a fan of board games, this is the podcast for you! Well planned out and truly a ton of fun. On top of being a massive board game fan I truly enjoy the hosts. You can tell they love gaming and have a passion for it. Please subscribe and listen if you want to have fun!
BalonsBastard via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 05/19/19
Love the format of the pod, it gives great insight to various games and their strengths and weaknesses, which is awesome to a casual gamer who can’t afford to spend much trying out many games. I have preordered and purchased a couple games based on reviews and have not been disappointed. Keep up...Read full review »
hova0023 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 05/18/19
Very nice job! Keep up the great works guys coming from a casual gamer I like got you include that in your repertoire. Will be a long time listener
Jmirandaman via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 04/22/19
I am a board game dummy. The way Matt Robinson & co. talk about and contextualize these games make it much easier to enjoy them and to curate a board game night of my own. Also Dmitri is a nut and is incredibly interesting to listen to.
wpomfslf via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 04/01/19
It’s awesome to see Matty boom back on the ones and the twos.
Photo_Tony via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 03/31/19
Matt’s passion for board games is contagious on this podcast. My bank account is less happy he’s back, but my body is ready. The pod is a perfect companion for a glass of ice-less water or any desert that isn’t halo top. Get up on these 1’s and 2’s immediately.
YaBoiTroy via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 03/29/19
This podcast is a jacket smasher!
Shawnhatesyou via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 03/29/19
If you thought that Get Up On This didn't have enough time dedicated to the board game ramblings of Matty, this is the podcast for you. As someone that got into the hobby from the Dead of Winter recommendation, I'm now in the board game deep end and thoroughly enjoyed every moment. I...Read full review »
mwebb7 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 03/27/19
Really nice to have the reason I have a board game hobby back podcasting talking about something we all love.
zacfeld via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 03/27/19
This podcast is great and Matt is great.
thelastbootyscout via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 03/27/19
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