Explorez tous les épisodes du podcast The Meeple Chase
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| Episode 13 - Monopoly...is Just a Punishment Cycle | 08 Sep 2025 | 01:14:47 | |
Jason sits down with Youssef Sleiman, a game designer involved with the Bright Insight Support Network. They discuss how Youssef's interest in creating stories led to the development of his games, why he was drawn to helping people with neurodivergent needs through his games, and how he was able to develop games around theories of identity theories. Games covered are The Lighthouse at the Edge of the Universe and The Tea Dragon Society Card Game. This week's solo feature is Pencil Book Quest. Contact: t.meeple.chase@gmail.com https://www.instagram.com/the_meeple_chase/ Credits: Logo - Johnny Gamble https://www.instagram.com/jongambledesign Theme Song - Five Iron Frenzy, "Battle Dancing Unicorns with Glitter" https://www.fiveironfrenzy.com/ Content discussed during the show: Bright Insight Support Network - https://www.brightinsight.support/ Dynamism Deck - https://www.brightinsight.support/dynamism-deck Pencil Book Quest - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/grumpy-spider-games/pencil-book-quest?ref=discovery&term=pencil%20book%20quest&total_hits=1&category_id=34 | |||
| Episode 12 - I Think I'm Everything Else | 25 Aug 2025 | 01:02:01 | |
Jason sits down with Jay Bernardo, marketing manager for Bezier Games. They discuss Jay's time living in Tawain and how Cardboard East came to be, how his social media presence and networking landed him the job at Bezier Games, and the upcoming Kickstarter for The Game Makers. Board games covered are Robinson Crusoe: Adventures on the Cursed Island and Dieson Crusoe. This week's solo feature is Gloomhaven: Jaws of the Lion. Contact: t.meeple.chase@gmail.com https://www.instagram.com/the_meeple_chase/ Credits: Logo - Johnny Gamble https://www.instagram.com/jongambledesign Theme Song - Five Iron Frenzy, "Battle Dancing Unicorns with Glitter" https://www.fiveironfrenzy.com/ Content discussed during the show: Cardboard East - https://www.youtube.com/c/cardboardeast The Game Makers - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/tedalspach/the-game-makers Gloomhaven Secretariat - https://ghs.champonthis.de/ | |||
| Episode 3 - There's a Board Game Out There for Literally Anyone | 21 Apr 2025 | 00:54:17 | |
Jason sits down with Hannah Gallaher, 1/4 of the Felhaven team, to discuss her experiences performing in an actual play, board game mechanics, and her approach to board game design. They also talk about Galaxy Trucker and Weirdwood Manner. This week's solo feature is Kingdom Legacy: Feudal Kingdom. Contact: t.meeple.chase@gmail.com https://www.instagram.com/the_meeple_chase/ Credits: Logo - Johnny Gamble https://www.instagram.com/jongambledesign Theme Song - Five Iron Frenzy, "Battle Dancing Unicorns with Glitter" https://www.fiveironfrenzy.com/ Content discussed during the show: Felhaven - https://open.spotify.com/show/6Q9j1WvM0uWE7LJsRM6d5j?si=2a0cfdc7f2b04e39 Folded Space - https://foldedspace.com/ | |||
| Epiosde 2 - Sometimes I Do Just An Open-Faced Crap Sandwich | 07 Apr 2025 | 00:59:03 | |
Summary - Jason sits down with Dylan Stoll, aka @vtboardgamer, to discuss board game content creation, Vermont beer, and board games The White Castle and Lost Ruins of Arnak. Jason also talks about the featured solo game, Friday. Contact: t.meeple.chase@gmail.com https://www.instagram.com/the_meeple_chase/ Credits: Logo - Johnny Gamble https://www.instagram.com/jongambledesign Theme Song - Five Iron Frenzy, "Battle Dancing Unicorns with Glitter" https://www.fiveironfrenzy.com/ Content discussed during the show: Dylan Stoll - https://www.instagram.com/vtboardgamer/ Grant's Game Recs - https://www.instagram.com/grantsgamerecs/ Noble Knight Games - https://www.nobleknight.com/ | |||
| Episode 1 - You're Probably Not Going to Float as a Local Game Shop | 23 Mar 2025 | 01:02:23 | |
Contact: t.meeple.chase@gmail.com https://www.instagram.com/the_meeple_chase/ Credits: Logo - Johnny Gamble https://www.instagram.com/jongambledesign Theme Song - Five Iron Frenzy, "Battle Dancing Unicorns with Glitter" https://www.facebook.com/5ironFrenzy Content discussed during the show: Mike Werner, Owner of Mike's Comics and Games located in New Baltimore, MI http://mikescomicsandgames.com/ Mike's Discord - https://discord.gg/xsWUqEdr Marvel Champions LCG Discord - https://discord.gg/J2kJMRUF Dice Master's Discord - https://discord.gg/v33efDKg | |||
| Episode 11 - Mike Werner 2: Electric Boogaloo | 11 Aug 2025 | 00:51:39 | |
Jason welcomes back returning guest Mike Werner, owner of Mike's Comics and Games in New Baltimore, MI. They discuss the question "How do I get my friends interested in playing board games?" Board games covered are Apples to Apples, No Thanks, Tsuro, and Uno. This week's solo feature is Dragons of Etchinstone. Contact: t.meeple.chase@gmail.com https://www.instagram.com/the_meeple_chase/ Credits: Logo - Johnny Gamble https://www.instagram.com/jongambledesign Theme Song - Five Iron Frenzy, "Battle Dancing Unicorns with Glitter" https://www.fiveironfrenzy.com/ Content discussed during the show: Mike Werner, Owner of Mike's Comics and Games located in New Baltimore, MI http://mikescomicsandgames.com/ Mike's Discord - https://discord.gg/xsWUqEdr | |||
| Episode 10 - Innovation is Hiding in the Weeds of Risk | 28 Jul 2025 | 01:15:52 | |
Jason sits down with Mike Kribel, creator and designer of Beasts and Diplomacy, a new game coming to Kickstarter. They discuss why Mike shifted from video game development to board game design, the concepts behind Beasts and Diplomacy, and board games that influenced Mike's approach to design. Board games covered are The Castles of Burgundy and Lost Cities. This week's solo feature is Beasts and Diplomacy. Contact: t.meeple.chase@gmail.com https://www.instagram.com/the_meeple_chase/ Credits: Logo - Johnny Gamble https://www.instagram.com/jongambledesign Theme Song - Five Iron Frenzy, "Battle Dancing Unicorns with Glitter" https://www.fiveironfrenzy.com/ Content discussed during the show: Beasts and Diplomacy (Kickstarter page) - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ddpgames/beasts-and-diplomacy?ref=profile_saved_projects_prelaunch&category_id=Q2F0ZWdvcnktMzQ= | |||
| Episode 9 - I'm the Third Kessler to Make a Hula Hoop | 14 Jul 2025 | 01:03:10 | |
Jason sits down with Alex Kessler, owner of Kess Entertainment, a game company known for titles such as Battle Bosses, One Piece: Luffy’s Bento Panic, and Sonic Roll. They discuss how Kess Entertainment came from the invention of the hula hoop, the business behind running a game company, and why the company focuses on developing games based on IPs. Board games covered are Scythe and Ultimate Werewolf. This week's solo feature is One Deck Galaxy. Contact: t.meeple.chase@gmail.com https://www.instagram.com/the_meeple_chase/ Credits: Logo - Johnny Gamble https://www.instagram.com/jongambledesign Theme Song - Five Iron Frenzy, "Battle Dancing Unicorns with Glitter" https://www.fiveironfrenzy.com/ Content discussed during the show: Kess Entertainment - https://www.kessentertainment.co/ Gem State Gaming Convention - https://tabletop.events/conventions/gem-state-gaming-convention-2025 | |||
| Episode 8 - Long-Time Listener, First-Time Caller | 30 Jun 2025 | 00:57:39 | |
Jason sits down with Dan Holding, host of the podcast Dan Likes Games and a content creator known on Instagram as Dicespire . They talk about Dan's love for the board game community, the board game scene in New Zealand, and confess their undying love for Garphill Games. Board games covered are Paladins of the West Kingdom and Ezra and Nehemiah. This week's solo feature is The Anarchy. Contact: t.meeple.chase@gmail.com https://www.instagram.com/the_meeple_chase/ Credits: Logo - Johnny Gamble https://www.instagram.com/jongambledesign Theme Song - Five Iron Frenzy, "Battle Dancing Unicorns with Glitter" https://www.fiveironfrenzy.com/ Content discussed during the show: Dan Likes Games - https://open.spotify.com/show/1XYPTLU8iGrewcandNpYEJ?si=ebb3427f138244dc Dicespire - https://www.instagram.com/dicespire/?hl=en Gem State Gaming Convention - https://tabletop.events/conventions/gem-state-gaming-convention-2025 | |||
| Episode 7 - Everything that Happens at the Shop is Because of Me | 16 Jun 2025 | 00:58:24 | |
Jason sits down with Heather Redding, a content creator and social media coordinator for a board game store . They talk about Heather's experiences working at the store, what she learned at GAMA, and why she loves game art done by Sandra Tang. Board games covered are Flamecraft and Alhambra. This week's solo feature is Star Wars Outer Rim. Contact: t.meeple.chase@gmail.com https://www.instagram.com/the_meeple_chase/ Credits: Logo - Johnny Gamble https://www.instagram.com/jongambledesign Theme Song - Five Iron Frenzy, "Battle Dancing Unicorns with Glitter" https://www.fiveironfrenzy.com/ Content discussed during the show: Stardusts Games - https://www.instagram.com/stardusts.games/?hl=en | |||
| Episode 6 - There Was Sort of a Play on Having a Punchable Face | 02 Jun 2025 | 00:56:04 | |
Jason sits down with Bo Nørgaard, a content creator from Denmark who goes by the name Punchable Games . They talk about Bo's interest in board games, board gaming in Europe, and Essen Spiel. Board games covered are Under Falling Skies and Harmonies. This week's solo feature is Hand of Cthulhu. Contact: t.meeple.chase@gmail.com https://www.instagram.com/the_meeple_chase/ Credits: Logo - Johnny Gamble https://www.instagram.com/jongambledesign Theme Song - Five Iron Frenzy, "Battle Dancing Unicorns with Glitter" https://www.fiveironfrenzy.com/ Content discussed during the show: Punchable Games - https://www.instagram.com/punchablegames/ Kickstarter that includes Hand of Cthulhu -https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/simonroyfilice/one-card-maze-season-3?ref=discovery&term=one%20card%20maze%20season%203&total_hits=14&category_id=34 | |||
| Episode 5 - Because of Tiny Little Math Rocks and What They Might Decide to Do | 19 May 2025 | 00:59:25 | |
Jason sits down with Wesley Bryan from the Actual Play podcast, Felhaven, to discuss his experiences as a content creator and his interest in board games. They also talk about Betrayal at the House on the Hill and Wingspan. This week's solo feature is Palm Island. Contact: t.meeple.chase@gmail.com https://www.instagram.com/the_meeple_chase/ Credits: Logo - Johnny Gamble https://www.instagram.com/jongambledesign Theme Song - Five Iron Frenzy, "Battle Dancing Unicorns with Glitter" https://www.fiveironfrenzy.com/ Content discussed during the show: Felhaven - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/felhaven/id1743354600 | |||
| Episode 4 - It's Mostly Serendipity, Really | 05 May 2025 | 01:08:57 | |
Jason sits down with Sean Fosse and Logan Fitz from Glasshouse Games to discuss the upcoming Kickstarter campaign for their board game, Whisker Wars. They also talk about Unmatched and Nemesis. This week's solo feature is Nemo's War. Contact: t.meeple.chase@gmail.com https://www.instagram.com/the_meeple_chase/ Credits: Logo - Johnny Gamble https://www.instagram.com/jongambledesign Theme Song - Five Iron Frenzy, "Battle Dancing Unicorns with Glitter" https://www.fiveironfrenzy.com/ Content discussed during the show: Glasshouse Games - https://play.glasshousegames.co/?v=A Glasshouse Games Discord - https://discord.gg/MCNUW85GVJ | |||