The Game is the thing
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 searched for content all over, often cringing at the lack of thought and care in the presentation of content creators in the board game world. Then I found Game Brain. The first thing I noticed was the elegant theme song. A board game pod cast that doesn’t start with a horribly corny rock song, a big band tv intro style theme or some 90s third wave ska nonsense? My ears perked up. I was taken into the world of gamers who focus on what is to be learned and experienced from gaming, from the philosophical to the social, the creative to the political. This was my first game group before I could actually game with others. I love these long episodes that let me listen over the course of a few evening walks. I love the scope of this podcast, and how many things we can learn and discuss through these gaming interactions. Check it out!
Alternative Milks via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 05/30/22
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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 · 12/18/21
Very well structured, entertaining, deep boardgame impressions, reviews and discussions.
kuidaore via Apple Podcasts · Germany · 12/23/19
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
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