Explorez tous les épisodes du podcast Life Beyond Board Games
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| Episode 36 - The worst dating experiences, the worst road signs, with one of the best designers Danielle Reynolds | 29 May 2026 | 00:29:11 | |
Content warning: This episode contains grown-up chat about dating, and some light sex-related jokes. Nothing too spicy, but maybe don’t play it next to your kids. Or grandma. In this episode, we discuss warning signs — both literal road signs and the kind you experience in a date - based on Danielle Reynold's two recent designed games, in which she joined us in this episode! Find us on Facebook Group and drop us a line, love letters, rate/write us review to help us create more contents, chat about the topics you hear - https://www.facebook.com/groups/lifebeyondboardgamespodcast Find the episode through your favorite podcast listening app, search for #LifeBeyondBoardGames Our podcast link - https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2441648.rss | |||
| Episode 35 - Pleasant Voices, Clean Hands, and Other Board Game Fantasies😆 | 15 May 2026 | 00:22:42 | |
What makes a difficult board gamer? Oh, only the classics: loud talkers, sulkers, interrupters, rules-ignorers, card-benders, and random strangers flipping you off over cardboard. In this episode, the gang shares battle stories from the tabletop world and proves that sometimes the rarest resource in gaming is not wood, gold, or wheat — it’s basic manners. Find us on Facebook Group and drop us a line, love letters, rate/write us review to help us create more contents, chat about the topics you hear - https://www.facebook.com/groups/lifebeyondboardgamespodcast Find the episode through your favorite podcast listening app, search for #LifeBeyondBoardGames Our podcast link - https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2441648.rss | |||
| Episode 26 - Holiday Traditions - Don't Blindly Eat Turkey | 09 Jan 2026 | 00:22:18 | |
What is a holiday tradition, really? Is it spending time with family… or is it eating a dry bird nobody likes because your ancestors once did it? Find us on Facebook Group and drop us a line, love letters, rate/write us review to help us create more contents, chat about the topics you hear - https://www.facebook.com/groups/lifebeyondboardgamespodcast Find the episode through your favorite podcast listening app, search for #LifeBeyondBoardGames Our podcast link - https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2441648.rss | |||
| Episode 25 - Five-Star Dinners Are a 60, Coffee in Bed Is a 90 (Apparently). Gaming While Holidaying! | 26 Dec 2025 | 00:20:34 | |
What games do you bring to the holidays when your luggage allowance is only 7kg? Find us on Facebook Group and drop us a line, love letters, rate/write us review to help us create more contents, chat about the topics you hear - https://www.facebook.com/groups/lifebeyondboardgamespodcast Find the episode through your favorite podcast listening app, search for #LifeBeyondBoardGames Our podcast link - https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2441648.rss | |||
| Episode 24 - Gaming Conventions: Joy, Overstimulation & Emergency Snacks | 12 Dec 2025 | 00:20:49 | |
Board game conventions: the games! the people! the flashing lights! the constant CLACK-CLACK of dice! 🎲 For some, it’s pure cardboard heaven. For others… it’s five minutes away from hiding behind a Kallax. We share the other side of the convention, when to go out and get some fresh air, when to swap your 7 inches heels with flats, should we bring portable loo?😆 We share our thoughts and experience at gaming conventions. Find us on Facebook Group and drop us a line, love letters, rate/write us review to help us create more contents, chat about the topics you hear - https://www.facebook.com/groups/lifebeyondboardgamespodcast Find the episode through your favorite podcast listening app, search for #LifeBeyondBoardGames Our podcast link - https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2441648.rss | |||
| Episode 23 - Games, Food, 400 Hot Dogs and Secret Mayonnaise | 28 Nov 2025 | 00:26:57 | |
Welcome to the episode where board games, food crimes, and the truth about hot Cheetos finally a podcast discussion! Join us as we uncover the forbidden secrets of game day etiquette — from mayo-soaked cards to the myth of board-game heaven, and the legendary moment Stella bought 400 Costco hot dogs. Find us on Facebook Group and drop us a line, love letters, rate/write us review to help us create more contents, chat about the topics you hear - https://www.facebook.com/groups/lifebeyondboardgamespodcast Find the episode through your favorite podcast listening app, search for #LifeBeyondBoardGames Our podcast link - https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2441648.rss | |||
| Episode 22 - Kebab, Cologne and Candice: Essen Survival Edition! | 14 Nov 2025 | 00:23:48 | |
In this episode, we chat about our Essen Spiel adventures: the mysterious kebab shop that everyone but Candice knows about, Stella & Candice reunion at Essen, and Candice discovering the secret Copenhagen airport zone—the good one. Candice's new YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/@kickinitcreative Find us on Facebook Group and drop us a line, love letters, rate/write us review to help us create more contents, chat about the topics you hear - https://www.facebook.com/groups/lifebeyondboardgamespodcast Our podcast link - https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2441648.rss Our podcast link - https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2441648.rss | |||
| Episode 21 - End Game Therapy Sesh - What Happen After Board Gaming. | 31 Oct 2025 | 00:19:26 | |
In this episode, we dive into the real endgame — the postgame therapy session. We roasted Melissa’s 7-hour Dune Imperium match (yes, seven hours), and we celebrate rubbing salt in the Victory Points wound. What really happens at game end? Find us on Facebook Group and drop us a line, love letters, rate/write us review to help us create more contents, chat about the topics you hear - https://www.facebook.com/groups/lifebeyondboardgamespodcast Our podcast link - https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2441648.rss | |||
| Episode 20 - Fall Convention Chaos and Giant Dice | 17 Oct 2025 | 00:26:46 | |
We dive into the wild world of fall board game conventions — from Melbourne’s PAX Australia to Seattle’s PAX West and the massive Essen Spiel in Germany. Expect chaotic stories about dice-throwing raves, false board game cons and more... oh, and the occasional chlamydia-ridden drop bear / koala. 😅 Stella recounts meeting her favorite LitRPG authors (and realizing they’re also board gamers!), Eric shares behind-the-scenes moments from PAX West’s indie night market, and Melissa gives a first-timer’s take on surviving a full day of gaming mayhem. Find us on Facebook Group and drop us a line, love letters, rate/write us review to help us create more contents, chat about the topics you hear - https://www.facebook.com/groups/lifebeyondboardgamespodcast Our podcast link - https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2441648.rss | |||
| Episode 19 - How to Find Adult Friends Through Board Gaming... Maybe a Husband / Wife. | 03 Oct 2025 | 00:23:09 | |
In today’s bite-sized chaos, we explained how to find adult friends in 3 legacy chapters: Find us on Facebook Group and drop us a line, love letters, rate/write us review to help us create more contents, chat about the topics you hear - https://www.facebook.com/groups/lifebeyondboardgamespodcast Our podcast link - https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2441648.rss | |||
| Episode 18 - House Rules Debate and The Avalon Shuffle | 19 Sep 2025 | 00:20:45 | |
In this episode of Life Beyond Board Games, we talk house rules—like banning Monopoly, fudging Avalon roles, and hacking drafting games😆. It’s chaotic, could be controversial, and proof that the only real house rule is:... Find us on Facebook Group and drop us a line, love letters, rate/write us review to help us create more contents, chat about the topics you hear - https://www.facebook.com/groups/lifebeyondboardgamespodcast Our podcast link - https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2441648.rss | |||
| Episode 17 - First Play Goggles: It Doesn't Look Good, Will You Play Again? | 05 Sep 2025 | 00:22:06 | |
Bad first plays are like bad first dates—you’re hungry, tired, and secretly hoping the game would just end. Sometimes a game falls flat because of bad rules. Sometimes it’s because Eric is texting during the teach (jokes of course). Sometimes it’s because Splendor tricked us with its giant empty box. We answer the eternal question: is it the game, or is it me? Find us on Facebook Group and drop us a line, love letters, rate/write us review to help us create more contents, chat about the topics you hear - https://www.facebook.com/groups/lifebeyondboardgamespodcast Our podcast link - https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2441648.rss | |||
| Episode 34 - Grief, Glitches, and a Website No One Asked About | 01 May 2026 | 00:22:00 | |
What begins as a conversation about website updates and friendship updates quickly becomes a deeply honest chat about grief, losing loved ones, and why emotions refuse to follow our schedules. And Eric's 2 hours website update. Sorry Eric! Find us on Facebook Group and drop us a line, love letters, rate/write us review to help us create more contents, chat about the topics you hear - https://www.facebook.com/groups/lifebeyondboardgamespodcast Find the episode through your favorite podcast listening app, search for #LifeBeyondBoardGames Our podcast link - https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2441648.rss | |||
| Episode 16 - Takesy Backsies: The Board Gamer’s Survival Instinct | 22 Aug 2025 | 00:21:20 | |
We're diving deep into the ancient gamer art of “Wait, wait, I didn’t mean that move!” From back seats to backtracks, we explore how far gamers will go to reclaim their choices… and their dignity. Laughs, debates, and just a sprinkle of regret and trauma might be included. Our podcast link - https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2441648.rss | |||
| Episode 15 - Locked, Laughed & Loaded: Escape Room Confessions | 08 Aug 2025 | 00:22:13 | |
In this episode of Life Beyond Board Games, Stella, Candice, and Eric attempt to discuss their escape rooms experience. From the “ancient origins” of escape rooms (aka, forgetting your keys) to tips that are not advised will work, like “just start breaking stuff,” (jokes, don't do this at home). This conversation is part comedy roast, part puzzle-solving therapy session. Expect absurd tangents, dubious historical accuracy, and enough (maybe bad) advice to get you kicked out of your next escape room. Any good escape room experience? Please write us a comment so we can check it out, or roast it (jokes). Our podcast link - https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2441648.rss | |||
| Episode 14 - Gen Con and Things Beyond Board Games | 25 Jul 2025 | 00:23:34 | |
We are getting ready to be sleep-deprived and snack-fueled for Gen Con 2025, and spilled PlayCon board game adventure. Plus upcoming Dune Imperium tournament - fun! Tune in for some comedy or cringe in this Episode 14! Our podcast link - https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2441648.rss | |||
| Episode 13 - Beats, Board Games, and Basement Secrets | 11 Jul 2025 | 00:23:38 | |
Welcome to another not-so-serious episode of Life Beyond Board Games, where we dive into the surprisingly rhythmic world of music while gaming. Tune in for beats, banter, and basement-based conspiracies! Link to Melodice - https://melodice.org/ Our podcast link - https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2441648.rss | |||
| Episode 12 - The rise and fall...and rise again of online board gaming. | 27 Jun 2025 | 00:25:01 | |
This episode dives into the wild world of online board gaming—how to game with people across the globe.... with or without pants (we’re not judging). We chat about the online board gaming platforms we've used, online etiquettes (or lack thereof), and more. Tune in for laughs, virtual games, and stories that might make you feel warm, nostalgic, or just confused. Our podcast link - https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2441648.rss | |||
| Episode 11 - The Table Where Everyone Belongs: Neurodiversity, Mental Health and Board Gaming | 13 Jun 2025 | 00:20:53 | |
In this episode, your board gaming crew goes beyond meeples and dice to roll deep into… feelings! 😱 Eric, Stella, and Melissa talk about neurodiversity and mental health in the hobby we all love. We cover everything from awkward social energy meters, overstimulation at game nights, to why some of us need a rulebook… for life. Expect empathy tokens, reroll on social energy and a +5 bonus to heartfelt honesty. Hope this one is for you💙 Our podcast link - https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2441648.rss | |||
| Episode 10 - Convention Wins, Crud and Games - Tales from the Convention Floor | 30 May 2025 | 00:28:01 | |
Ever wondered what happens when board gamers leave their cozy game caves and brave the wild world of conventions? In this episode of Life Beyond Board Games, join Candice, Melissa, Eric and Stella unpack the madness of board game conventions and share our favorites. First-timers, gaming on the sea, and walking the plank stories await—plus a bit of jetlag wisdom. Whether you're a seasoned con-goer or just in it for the tournaments, you’ll laugh, nod, and maybe question your next convention options. Also, please share what your favorite convention is in the comments. Our podcast link - https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2441648.rss | |||
| Episode 9 - Dice, Depression & a Dose of Connection: True Gamer Stories | 16 May 2025 | 00:20:07 | |
In this surprisingly heartwarming episode of Life Beyond Board Games, your trio—Stella (alleged basement keeper), Eric (probably innocent-NOT), and Melissa (eyewitness to none of it)—explore how board games magically turn lonely nights into legendary friendships. You’ll hear real stories of people going from “I have no one to play with 😢” to “Can we PLEASE stop scheduling four-hour games on weeknights?!”😆 It’s all about how cardboard and dice somehow unlock human connection better than your therapist’s icebreaker questions. Whether you're in it for the games, the feels, or just here to confirm Eric might be a dungeon master in more ways than one—this episode has it all. Our podcast link - https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2441648.rss | |||
| Episode 8 - Greasy Fingers, Rule Lawyers, and Sore Losers: A Survival Guide | 02 May 2025 | 00:28:39 | |
Ever experienced that tense silence when someone flips out after losing a game of Catan? Or watched in horror as greasy fingers handle your precious cards? You're not alone, and we're here to commiserate. Our podcast link - https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2441648.rss | |||
| Episode 7 - Board Game Meetup. Exciting or Daunting? | 18 Apr 2025 | 00:22:54 | |
Ever walked into a board game meetup and wondered, “Am I at the right place?… Should I bring my own games?” 😅 Whether you're the host, the guest, or that mysterious person who always brings a 4-hour euro at 9:30pm—we’ve got stories. In this episode, we spill the meeples on what makes a board game meetup awesome or awkward. Our podcast link - https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2441648.rss | |||
| Episode 33 - Work-Life Balance? What's that? | 17 Apr 2026 | 00:29:11 | |
Phil Walker-Harding is back! We dive head-first into the magical world of freelancing—where you’re your own boss… and your boss is terrible. From working till late because “your boss said so,” to valuing your time somewhere between $10 and $100 an hour staring at a wall, this episode explores the fine art of burning the candle at both ends… and then designing a board game about it. Find out Phil's board game company Joey Games here - https://joeygames.com.au/ Find us on Facebook Group and drop us a line, love letters, rate/write us review to help us create more contents, chat about the topics you hear - https://www.facebook.com/groups/lifebeyondboardgamespodcast Find the episode through your favorite podcast listening app, search for #LifeBeyondBoardGames Our podcast link - https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2441648.rss | |||
| Episode 6 - What do you do when not board gaming? | 04 Apr 2025 | 00:29:04 | |
In this episode, we reveal the shocking truth: there is life outside of board games! Dun dun dunnn.... Who knew? From the wild adventures of playing musical instruments, to pickle balling. We've already seen five times (episodes) to the daring feats of doing this hobby, we spill the beans on what keeps us entertained when we’re not rolling dice or turning our brain to a mush. Spoiler alert: it involves food, questionable skills, and probably a bit of jealousy. Tune in for laughs, chaos, and a sneak peek into our non-board gaming lives! Our podcast link - https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2441648.rss | |||
| Episode 5 - Discovering Your Board Game Alter Ego | 21 Mar 2025 | 00:26:33 | |
Ready to unbox the mysteries of your true tabletop persona? No more rolling the dice on who you are— it’s time to face the ultimate character sheet of you. Are you the mastermind scheming three steps ahead? The chaos gremlin who thrives on conflict? Or the noble pacifist who'd rather yeet themselves out of danger than fight? Let's get cracking! 📝 Survey link: https://apps.quanticfoundry.com/surveys/start/tabletop/ Enjoy Episode 5, and may your dice always roll in your favor! 🎧🔥 Our podcast link - https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2441648.rss | |||
| Episode 4 - Board games Hoarder or Curator? How We collect, cull and Keep Our Sanity? | 28 Feb 2025 | 00:26:17 | |
Remember that first board game you bought? Oh, the excitement! You ripped off the plastic, admired the shiny new pieces, and thought, This is it. My new hobby. Then you got a second one—just a little treat. Your brain lit up with endorphins. Then came the third, the tenth… suddenly, you're drowning in a sea of cardboard, with 50, 100, maybe even 300 games staring at you! Or maybe you buy a game, played it once, and thought, well, that was a mistake. So you sold it for half price and used the cash to…buy another game😂. In this episode, we share the highs and hilarious regrets of collecting (and desperately culling) our ever-growing board game collection... and where to buy board games on a budget 🎲😂 Our podcast link - https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2441648.rss | |||
| Episode 3 - Who you can Trust? Social Deduction Games! | 14 Feb 2025 | 00:31:28 | |
We've all been there (probably?..). Sitting there, sweating bullets, praying no one notices that you’re the sneaky traitor—or worse, that you have no idea how to lie convincingly. Social deduction games: thrilling or straight-up stress-inducing? Do you feel guilty deceiving your friends, or do you thrive on betrayal like a true mastermind? Our podcast link - https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2441648.rss | |||
| Episode 2 - From Fear to Fun: Board Game Meetups | 31 Jan 2025 | 00:23:32 | |
Remember that first board game meetup you went? How was it? We share our experience of our first board game meetup. Important question - is Carcassonne a peaceful game...or not? 😆 Our podcast link - https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2441648.rss | |||
| Episode 1 - From Novice to Fanatic | 17 Jan 2025 | 00:20:36 | |
Getting into board gaming! How do we all get into this wonderful rabbit hole? Stella, Melissa, Candice and Eric talk about our experience, shares some secrets, and more. Our podcast link - https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2441648.rss | |||
| Episode 32 - Rejected again. And again. And again. I guess now we can talk about how to handle rejections. | 03 Apr 2026 | 00:29:56 | |
Well known board game designer Phil Walker-Harding and we dive into the glamorous world of… getting told “no.” A lot. Turns out even designing 30+ hit games doesn’t unlock the “immune to rejection” achievement. From pitching to the wrong publisher, not the right time, to being rejected by yourself, this episode is hopefully a relatable life piece. Find out Phil's board game company Joey Games here - https://joeygames.com.au/ Find us on Facebook Group and drop us a line, love letters, rate/write us review to help us create more contents, chat about the topics you hear - https://www.facebook.com/groups/lifebeyondboardgamespodcast Find the episode through your favorite podcast listening app, search for #LifeBeyondBoardGames Our podcast link - https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2441648.rss | |||
| Episode 31 - Matt Dunstan's Life Beyond Board Games. Lego, Potential Financial Ruins, and Frogs. | 20 Mar 2026 | 00:22:54 | |
Does Matt Dunstan, a prolific Australian board game designer, have fun outside of designing award-winning board games… or is it just more tiny plastic pieces? Spoiler, it's Lego. Lego pieces. We dive into Matt's secret as a Lego restorer. Content warning: This episode contains things some listeners may find creepy — specifically, some very creepy dolls. There. You’ve been warned. Link to Matt Dunstan's profile on BoardGameGeek - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgamedesigner/69007/matthew-dunstan Find us on Facebook Group and drop us a line, love letters, rate/write us review to help us create more contents, chat about the topics you hear - https://www.facebook.com/groups/lifebeyondboardgamespodcast Find the episode through your favorite podcast listening app, search for #LifeBeyondBoardGames Our podcast link - https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2441648.rss | |||
| Episode 30 - Moving House with Board Games, a.k.a. What the Heck Is a Removalist? Feat. Matt Dunstan | 06 Mar 2026 | 00:25:29 | |
We bravely tackle the true final boss of adulthood: moving house (Australian/British). Alright, for our American friends, it is relocation or moving. Complete with removalists (What is removalist??), undersized tea chest boxes, shrink-wrapped issues, and the emotional trauma saying goodbye to some of your board games. With guest Matt Dunstan, an Australian board game designer. Link to Matt Dunstan's profile on BoardGameGeek - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgamedesigner/69007/matthew-dunstan Find us on Facebook Group and drop us a line, love letters, rate/write us review to help us create more contents, chat about the topics you hear - https://www.facebook.com/groups/lifebeyondboardgamespodcast Find the episode through your favorite podcast listening app, search for #LifeBeyondBoardGames Our podcast link - https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2441648.rss | |||
| Episode 29 - Fair Use or Foul Play? Tiny Credits, Stolen Photos & The Wild West of Content Creation | 20 Feb 2026 | 00:26:15 | |
In this episode, we swing wildly between fair use, plagiarism, pirate websites, ghostwriters, board-game mechanics you can’t copyright, and—yes—one of us accidentally confessing to childhood publishing crimes. We are joined by ThinkTwice a.k.a. Ashley Falcon, a renowned published author of Fantasy LitRPG books (welcome back Ashley!). If you're not familiar with BGG - BoardGameGeek https://boardgamegeek.com/ Find us on Facebook Group and drop us a line, love letters, rate/write us review to help us create more contents, chat about the topics you hear - https://www.facebook.com/groups/lifebeyondboardgamespodcast Find the episode through your favorite podcast listening app, search for #LifeBeyondBoardGames Our podcast link - https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2441648.rss | |||
| Episode 28 - Failing Forward & Accidentally Winning at Life, with Guest Fantasy LitRPG Book Author Ashley Falcon / ThinkTwice | 06 Feb 2026 | 00:30:49 | |
What do a broken leg, one million failed words, and a surprise Amazon bestseller have in common? Apparently… success. This episode is the first episode where we have our very first guest, Ashley Falcon (ThinkTwice) a renowned published author of Fantasy LitRPG books ! This episode is also a guide for accidental life upgrades, writing while physically broken (literally), and why being bad at things is actually spawn energy. Also: board games, and Eric claiming he’s never failed. Sure, Eric. Find us on Facebook Group and drop us a line, love letters, rate/write us review to help us create more contents, chat about the topics you hear - https://www.facebook.com/groups/lifebeyondboardgamespodcast Find the episode through your favorite podcast listening app, search for #LifeBeyondBoardGames Our podcast link - https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2441648.rss | |||
| Episode 27 - From Meeples to TV Media: A Very Serious Analysis (Not Really) | 23 Jan 2026 | 00:21:37 | |
We bravely venture into “watching television and having opinions.” From “Wait… books become TV shows??” into Dungeon Crawler Carl dream casting, Batman, and video games so cozy but sad. Find us on Facebook Group and drop us a line, love letters, rate/write us review to help us create more contents, chat about the topics you hear - https://www.facebook.com/groups/lifebeyondboardgamespodcast Find the episode through your favorite podcast listening app, search for #LifeBeyondBoardGames Our podcast link - https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2441648.rss | |||