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“A podcast with a great history of quality content surrounding board games. One of the first to offer timely Spiel (Essen) content and they continue to do outstanding convention coverage. Nice transition to a new host recently. Keep
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Cristobal McG via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/15/18
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“Comprehensive podcast about board games and card games. Their coverage of the main annual events in the USA and Germany, together with their ‘Spiel Des Jahres’ coverage is simply second to none. Essential listening for all board game enthusiasts.”
Slogger007 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
06/13/15
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“The Spiel has been around for years and has been a staple of my podcast listening from the beginning. Highly recommended. Nice work guys!”
BGSpielguy via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/04/15
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“Well written and researched, providing a timely information on the boardgame hobbie.”
evidence based via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/11/14
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“This is a little bit of a long podcast, but it is the most indepth discussions of games that you can get in podcast form. Besides highlighting the newest and hottest games, they also have a backshelf spotlight which brings older games to the forefront, which is a really nice change of pace. An...”Read full review »
MrWanloe via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/04/14
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“I've been listening to the Spiel back catalogue for about 9 months now and have to commend these guys on a truly excellent podcast. Informative upbeat and a good mix of the old and the new. Even the old episodes still feel fresh and are every bit as entertaining listening to the guys talk about...”Read full review »
Calgarath via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
03/06/14
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“One of the best podcast about games and gaming if not the best.”
Daje10 via Apple Podcasts ·
Sweden ·
06/28/13
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“I truly enjoy listening to The Spiel podcast with hosts Stephen Conway and David Coleson. They are both informative and entertaining. They have multiple segments each episode, so you can count on at least 2 or 3 games reviewed per show, some old and some new. Plus I can usually listen to entire...”Read full review »
That Cowboy Guy via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
11/12/12
“Great job guys! I've listened to every episode you have out there, and I always enjoy the show. I only wish you would not spend three episodes on GENCON. Not that I don't want some coverage, but three shows worth?
That said, glad you were funded for 2013 and look forward to more...”Read full review »
jlukac via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/10/12
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“This is a great podcast with amazing production qualities. Go with the enhanced version to make it even better. Each episode has the most in depth coverage of a single game you will ever see. In addition to the featured game from each episode, your will learn a lot about board games form the...”Read full review »
MajMalfunction via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/04/12
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“The hosts of The Spiel are more enthusiastic about their hobby, and more friendly in general, than any other podcasters out there, and what a difference it makes. Being positive works!”
Janitor of the Imagination via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/03/11
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“2 to 3 hours for one show is just too long. I like my podcast to stick to an hour or less. I just seem to tune out after about an hour of any podcast. I have dropped many a podcast after years of listening when shows started to consistantly get long.
I would prefer a 1 hour show every week...”Read full review »
J. Benjimin via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/18/11
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“This is a excellent podcast. David and Stephen do a great job explaining and reviewing many different games. It doesn't matter if you are a casual board game player, or a veteran collector/player. Their show has everything and their enthusiasm comes through in everything they do. You will...”Read full review »
Athmok via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/27/11
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“Stephen and Dave do a great, well-organized, easy-to-follow gaming podcast focusing on board games, including related games such as card or tile games. Regular features such as the Name that Game contest, Truckloads of Goober, and The LIst give listeners what they want and expect. Dave and...”Read full review »
bpsymington via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/19/11
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“This podcast is great for anybody interested in games. Whether you are new to the gaming world or an old pro, the Spiel guys have something to offer. You will not be disappointed!”
braverun via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/26/11
“Great podcast with insightful hosts. Interesting segments and exciting game explainations and reviews are the strengths of the show. Strong production value sets this above many of hobby game podcasts.”
emiracle via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/21/11
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“IMHO this is simply the best of the Boardgaming podcasts out there and rises far above the others in production value. I listen to this one without fail and always am ready for the next episode to be released.
"The Fury of" Matthew Fisk (Spiel Nickname)”Read full review »
mafisk67 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/18/11
“There are plenty of board gaming podcasts out there right now. From the solo experience, full of deep insight of "Boardgames to Go", to the big collage of differing opinions and styles of the variety show-like "The Dice Tower". But amongst all these great podcasts, one clearly shows up as the...”Read full review »
The Spiel via Apple Podcasts ·
Colombia ·
06/29/10
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“The best boardgame podcast period!”
Chris manning via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/22/10
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“The Spiel is an incredibly polished and useful game podcast. The video shots are helpful to understanding the flow of games and to get a sense of their components and themes. The podcast is also broken down into segments which can be listened to separately or skipped over if you are...”Read full review »
Anthony Selvaggio via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/09/10
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“This is a very well prepared podcast about designer games. AAC Picture stream illustrates the podcast very well but the audio stands alone even without it. Reviews are very thorough. Lots of listener interaction with segments for listener e-mails and contests. Their exceedingly strong...”Read full review »
DarrinWilliams via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/31/10
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“I regularly listen to 4 well known game related podcasts, and this far and away the most dangerous to listen to if you actually have money to spend on games. (at least 5 of my last 10 game purchases were solely because these two guys were so enthusiatic about them I was hooked and had to get...”Read full review »
ValeriusFalco via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
02/18/10
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“Well this is my first iTunes review, and why not have it be on this truly excellent podcast, The Spiel. As a relatively new gamer (both Euro and Ameritrash) I have found this review very useful, and it has influenced quite a few of my purchasing decisions. My two gaming sons also love it, and...”Read full review »
Reddyredrooster via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
01/23/10
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“I have listened to a lot of boardgame podcasts and I keep coming back to The Spiel. It has a fun vibe, good organization (no excessive rambling), and a VERY diverse set of games being discussed. It's also missing the unpleasant negativity of some podcasts out there that suffer from "jaded...”Read full review »
Teabo via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/28/09
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“This is a great podcast! The hosts are knowledgeable, and always sound like they're having a great time. Love the enthusiasm! The detailed game overviews usually give me enough information to decide whehter I'd like to try or buy the game myself (or if it might be an utter waste of time)....”Read full review »
Nikkie_Too via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/21/09
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“I listen regularly to multiple board gaming podcasts, but the best, most professional is easily The Spiel. This is my favorite audio source to learn about many games and get a very accurate sense of how much I might enjoy each. Plus, contests each episode and a dedicated community can get you...”Read full review »
GritHog via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/17/09
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“Just started to listen to this podcast, but the hosts are engaging and really let you know how a game is. Keep up the great job! Can't wait til you are back from your break!”Read full review »
SeattleGeekly via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/23/09
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“One of the best gaming podcasts out there. Great format, good segways, stays on topic, interesting reviews, good chemistry, current information, good variety of old and new games, etc.”
Inspected by 275 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/12/09
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“I've been listening to The Spiel for a long time now, and it's become perhaps my favorite boardgame Podcast. A lot of this is due to the interaction of the hosts, Dave and Stephen--it's obvious that they not only enjoy games, but enjoy each other, and their friendship and positive...”Read full review »
Splusmer via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/31/09
“I love listening to the spiel. I love listening to anybody that has this much passion talk about the subject that they so enjoy. It certainly doesn't hurt that I happen to enjoy their topic of conversation as well. The Spiel is about games. Board games, dice games, tile games, board games,...”Read full review »
Will A Carpenter via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/31/09
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“The Spiel is simply the best boardgaming podcast available for those in the hobby. It's very structured and provides a deep look in to specific titles. Stephen and David make a great team and the show is consistantly excellent. Spiel on!”Read full review »
JoeyMark via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/10/08
“Hosts Stephen and David pull together an entertaining professional quality show each week "about games and the people who love them". Each episode reviews new games, "back shelf" games, news and notes and much more about what's happening with board games. I find the reviews to be a good balance...”Read full review »
Ratherbeflyfishing via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
08/19/08
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“I've listened to just about every boardgaming podcast out there at least once or twice, and The Spiel is the one I keep coming back to. It's extremely well produced, with clear audio and many advanced features, and the show is well organized, with recurring segments and none of the...”Read full review »
T. Bears via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/19/08
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“These guys love board games and it shows. Every show is a passionate and interesting discussion of game news and reviews with interesting contests mixed in. A "must subscribe" for anyone interested in board games.”Read full review »
Shebanator via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/11/07
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“These guys are knowledgeable and likeable, and their production value is top notch. More importantly, they're all fired up about games and playing them - and their excitement is contageous! Be sure to watch the podcast picture change throughout. They include lots of pics of game bits as...”Read full review »
desultor via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/27/07
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“Great podcast on gaming. Segments are well-thought-out and unique and the casters are definitely well-versed in the gaming world. Definitely check out episodes 12 and LATER...early episodes have very poor audio quality and that should NOT turn you away from a great podcast. 12+ have EXCELLENT...”Read full review »
Phoebe Toups Dugas via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/08/06
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“If you are into games this is a wonderful Podcast. If you are looking for a great game Podcast look no further. These guys really know their stuff!! Also included are all the links you would ever need to find the games mentioned. The only reason it doesn't get 5 stars is sometimes the...”Read full review »
M Wegener via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/20/06
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