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| Ep. 24 - Essen Spiel 2026 Hype List | 20 Oct 2026 | 01:11:43 | |
Time to talk about the larget board game convention in the world, Essen Spiel! Are you going? Becasue we sure are not and again wish we were. So we are sharing our top games that we would be checking out and almost certainly purchasing if we were attending! Shoot us a comment or an email with the games you are most excited to learn more about from Spiel 2026. Affiliate links (we get a commission!) 00:00:00 Preamble 00:02:50 State of Mind: The Greatest Hits 00:15:03 Main Topic: Essen Spiel Hype List 00:56:22 En La Mesa The Druids of Edora (2-4 players; 60-90min) published by Ravensburger Pioneer Days (2-4 players; 45-75min) published by Tasty Minstrel Games Music by: @DretheProducer of Asteroid Muziq Logo Design: @punchboardcathedral Reach out! boardstatespod@gmail.com | |||
| Ep. 23 - Best Board Games Bling (Anniversary Show) | 01 Oct 2026 | 01:23:41 | |
Board States Podcast has officially hit its 1 Year Anniversary. Reggie and Jazz are switching things up to celebrate and discussing their favorite Board Game Bling. Are there things you add to games or purchase for games to elevate your gaming experience? Drop us a comment and let us know. Affiliate links (we get a commission!) 00:00:00 Preamble 00:04:08 State of Mind: Happy Clue-Niversary 00:21:54 Main Topic: Best Board Game Bling 00:50:51 En La Mesa Tend (2-6 players; published by IV Studios Combo published by Happy Camper 3 Chapters published by Amigo Games Music by: @DretheProducer of Asteroid Muziq Logo Design: @punchboardcathedral Reach out! boardstatespod@gmail.com | |||
| Ep. 22 - Board Games Class of 2016 | 17 Sep 2026 | 01:13:39 | |
It's 10 year Board Game Reunion time and Reggie and Jazz are looking at some of their favorite games of 2016. There were some amazing games released during the year. What are some of your favs? Drop us a comment and let us know. 00:00:00 Preamble 00:09:17 State of Mind - Board Game Haikus 00:14:40 Main Topic - Class of 2016 Games Discussed: Mansions of Madness 2nd Edition, Scythe, A Feast for Odin, Clank!, Viticulture Tuscany Essential Edition, Kingdomino, Imhotep, Star Wars Rebellion, Inis, Arkham Horror: The Card Game, Mechs and Minions, Great Western Trail, Sushi Go Party, Lorenzo il Magnífico, Captain Sonar, Yokohama 00:57:29 En La Mesa - Faraway: Under Starry Skies Expansion - Designed by Johannes Goupy and Corentin Lebrat and published by Pandasaurus Games (2-6 players; 15-30min) Gold Country - Designed by Reiner Knizia and published by Bitewing Games (2-4 players; 30-60min) Music by: @DretheProducer of Asteroid Muziq Logo Design: @punchboardcathedral Reach out! boardstatespod@gmail.com | |||
| Ep. 21 - If These Two Games Had A Baby | 03 Sep 2026 | 01:15:52 | |
Peanut Butter and Jelly. Batman & Robin. Arroz y Pollo. So many great pairs make a new, magical offspring! Join us in discussing some games that mash up elements of their predecessors. Comment below or email us which ones we missed. 00:00:00 Preamble 00:06:47 State of Mind - Rhyme Time 00:14:00 Main Topic - If These Two Games Had A Baby Games Discussed: Viticulture, Tzolk'in The Mayan Calendar, Wingspan, Skulls of Sedlec, Neko Syndicate, Penguin Party, Lords of Waterdeep, Sushi Go, Tussie Mussie, Duck Duck Goose, Terraforming Mars, Lost Ruins of Arnak, Ark Nova, Cascadia, Orleans, Harmonies, Wondrous Creatures, Skull King, Cover Your Kingdoms, Cover Your Assets, Cover Your Cookies 00:50:13 En La Mesa - The Bears and The Bees - Designed by Jeffrey and Published by Grandpa Beck's Games (2-5 players; 30min) Wingspan Pocket - Designed by Elizabeth Hargrave and Published by Stonemaier Games (1-5 players; 25-35min) Music by: @DretheProducer of Asteroid Muziq Logo Design: @punchboardcathedral Reach out! boardstatespod@gmail.com | |||
| Ep. 20 - Sportsball Board Games | 11 Aug 2026 | 01:29:06 | |
Reggie & Jazz talk Sports on this Sportsball Board Games episode. They are joyed by the man, the myth himself, Ruel Gaviola. Whether you are a sports fan or not there is something for you in this episode. Whats sports games made their lists? Send us some sports games that you enjoy, you never know if your responses are picked to be featured on a future episode! 00:00:00 Preamble 00:02:52 State of Mind - The Price is Right! 00:15:57 Main Topic - Sportsball Board Games Games Discussed: Biñho, Velomino, Baseball Highlights 2045, Magic Number Eleven, Friendly Fishing, Magical Athlete, Best Eleven, Challengers 01:02:55 En La Mesa - Star Wars Battle of Hoth - Designed by Richard Borg & Adrien Martinot and Published by Days of Wonder (2-4 players; 30min) Brink - Designed by Max Anderson, Zac Dixon, & Autin Harrison and Published by IV Studios (2-5 players; 60-150min) Puerto Rico 1897- Designed by Andreas Seyfarth and Published by Ravensburger (2-5 players; 70-120min) Music by: @DretheProducer of Asteroid Muziq Logo Design: @punchboardcathedral Reach out! boardstatespod@gmail.com | |||
| Ep. 19 - Solo Gaming | 04 Aug 2026 | 01:20:37 | |
Reggie & Jazz into the world of solo gaming. Whats games they enjoy solo, why they may prefer some game solo, and give some standouts in their solo gaming journeys. Whether you solo game or not join along an discuss why solo gaming may or may not be right for you. Send us some game that you enjoy solo or even reason why you prefer not to solo game, you never know if your responses are picked to be featured on a future episode! 00:00:00 Preamble 00:02:32 State of Mind - AutomaRama 00:06:12 Main Topic - Solo Gaming Games Discussed: Next Station London, Marvel Champs, Cascadia, Fantastic Factories, Dune Imperium: Uprising, SETI, Three Sisters, Moon Colony Bloodbath, Turing Machine, Vantage. 00:57:17 En La Mesa - Panda Panda - Designed by Kaya Miyano and Published by AllPlay (2-4 players; 15min) Mountain Goats - Designed by Stefan Risthaus and Published by AllPlay (2-4 players; 20min) Triangulation - Designed by Peter C. Hayward and Published by AllPlay (3-8 players; 10-20min) Music by: @DretheProducer of Asteroid Muziq Logo Design: @punchboardcathedral Reach out! boardstatespod@gmail.com | |||
| Ep. 18 - Rolling Reggie's Mid-Year Board Game Tag | 14 Jul 2026 | 01:11:00 | |
Reggie challenges Jazz to his Mid-Year Board Game Tag. They discuss some of the games that are stand outs they have played in 2026 so far. Have a listen and join along. Send us your answers to the Mid-Year Board Game Tag, you never know if your answers are picked to be featured on a future episode! 00:00:00 Preamble 00:02:00 Reggie’s Origins Game Fair 2026 Takeaways 00:08:44Main Topic - Mid-Year Board Game Tag 00:57:06 En La Mesa - Seashells - Designed by Bruno Faidutti and Published by KTBG (2-5 players; 15-20min) JinxO - Designed by Marin And and Published by Tabletoys Games (4-7 players; 30-45min) Music by: @DretheProducer of Asteroid Muziq Logo Design: @punchboardcathedral Reach out! boardstatespod@gmail.com | |||
| Ep. 17 - 2026 Origins Game Fair Hype List | 16 Jun 2026 | 01:11:19 | |
Reggie and Jazz discuss their Hype List for the games coming to Origins Game Fair 2026. Reggie will be in attendance so he has a list of games he is looking to pick up while there. Join us for the discussion and for today's State of Mind tasty treat Piragua!!! Tell us in the comments or by email the games that would make your Hype List and maybe we’ll feature your favorites and reactions on a future episode. 0:00 - Preamble 03:55 - State of Mind " 11:15 - Main Topic Origins Hype List 15:39 - Jazz Game 1 17:13 - Reggie Game 1 20:17 - Jazz game 2 22:43 - Reggie game 2 25:19 - Jazz game 3 29:06 - Reggie game 3 33:18 - Jazz game 4 36:40 - Reggie game 4 39:09 - Jazz game 5 43:00 - Reg game 5 45:54 - Honorable Mentions 53:13 - En La Mesa Excalibur by Roxley Games Got Five! by Blue Orange Games Music by: @DretheProducer of Asteroid Muziq Logo Design: @punchboardcathedral Reach out! boardstatespod@gmail.com | |||
| Ep. 16 - The Awards Show | 02 Jun 2026 | 01:30:33 | |
Reggie and Jazz look at the board game awards season and discuss the many games that have been nominated and won in 2026. Are their any games you would have liked to see win an award or be nominated? Tell us in the comments or by email and maybe we’ll feature your favorites and reactions on a future episode. 0:00 - Preamble - State of Mind: "This or That" - Main Topic: The Awards - En La Mesa: Jekyll and Hyde vs Scotland Yard , Off with Their Heads! Music by: @DretheProducer of Asteroid Muziq Logo Design: @punchboardcathedral Reach out! boardstatespod@gmail.com | |||
| Ep. 15 - Part 2 - Underrated Board Games BGG Sub 1000 | 21 May 2026 | 01:24:48 | |
Join us for part 2 as Reggie, Jazz, and Alba aka @meeples_and_baneenees & cohost of The Punchboard Cathedral Podcast discuss some underrated board games. These are games ranked 1000 or lower on BGG.com Tell us in the comments or by email your most underrated board games ranked 1000 or lower and maybe we’ll feature your favorites and reactions on a future episode. 00:00:00 - Preamble 00:00:15 - Underrated Games 00:53:52 - En La Mesa Music by: @DretheProducer of Asteroid Muziq Logo Design: @punchboardcathedral Reach out! boardstatespod@gmail.com | |||
| Ep. 15 - Part 1 - Family Feud | 21 May 2026 | 00:45:07 | |
Reggie and Jazz are joined by the wonderful Alba @meeples_and_baneenees, cohost of The Punchboard Cathedral Podcast. Join us for part 1 as Jazz takes on Alba in a game of Family Feud. Tell us in the comments or by email and maybe we’ll feature your favorites and reactions on a future episode. 0:00 - Preamble 03:45 State of Mind - "Family Feud" Music by: @DretheProducer of Asteroid Muziq Logo Design: @punchboardcathedral Reach out! boardstatespod@gmail.com | |||
| Ep. 14 - Board Game Etiquette | 14 Apr 2026 | 01:07:04 | |
Reggie and Jazz put on their finest garb for this white tie affair, as they discuss board game etiquette. That's right it’s time to talk about those unwritten rules of board gaming. Do you have any? We would love to hear them! Tell us in the comments or by email and maybe we’ll feature your favorites and reactions on a future episode. 00:00:00 Preamble 00:01:45 State of Mind - “Before and After” 00:11:04 Main Topic Intro- Board Game Etiquette 00:40:41 En La Mesa 00:40:52 Jazz's Game - Concordia 00:53:15 Reggie's Games - Pack of Penguins and Counterpoint Music by: @DretheProducer of Asteroid Muziq Logo Design: @punchboardcathedral Reach out! boardstatespod@gmail.com | |||
| Ep. 13 - Big Games in Small Packages | 17 Mar 2026 | 01:14:53 | |
Reggie and Jazz target the small box games with enormous play! The tiny titles that punch way above their weight. This episode they unpack bite-sized board games that feel like epic experiences: clever design, big decisions, and surprises packed into a tiny box. Got a “small but MIGHTY” pick? Tell us in the comment or by email and maybe we’ll feature your favorites and reactions on a future episode. 00:00:00 Preamble 00:00:50 Tan Agradecido (SoGrateful) 00:02:32 State of Mind - “Hocus Focus” 00:12:04 Main Topic Intro- Big Games in Small Packages 00:15:00 Jazz's 1st Game 00:20:15 Reggie's 1st Game 00:25:04 Jazz's 2nd Game 00:32:47 Reggie's 2nd Game 00:38:37 Jazz's 3rd Game 00:45:16 Reggie's 3rd Game(s) 00:50:41 En La Mesa 00:50:43 Botswana 00:58:50 Wine Cellar 01:04:47 Spectacular 01:12:06 La Gente - JeramiahBlob Music by: @DretheProducer of Asteroid Muziq Logo Design: @punchboardcathedral Reach out! boardstatespod@gmail.com | |||
| Ep. 12 - Games We Love But Rarely Play | 05 Mar 2026 | 01:21:35 | |
Reggie and Jazz tackle the painful topic of discussing the board games they absolutely love, but are not getting the chance to play. Maybe you have those games that for whatever reason are not hitting your table, but you would be happy to play them right now if given the chance! Let us know what games you love but rarely get to play. We'd love to hear from you. 00:00:00 Preamble 00:01:40 State of Mind - "3 of a Kind" Main Topic - Games We Love But Rarely Play 00:18:45 Reggie's 1st Game 00:26:10 Jazz's 1st Game 00:32:26 Reggie's 2nd Game 00:37:44 Jazz's 2nd Game 00:43:37 Reggie's 3rd Game 00:49:59 Jazz's 3rd Game 00:56:07 Honorable Mentions 01:01:40 En La Mesa 01:02:00 Pyrotechnics 01:07:31 Moon Colony Bloodbath Music by: @DretheProducer of Asteroid Muziq Logo Design: @punchboardcathedral Reach out! boardstatespod@gmail.com | |||
| Ep. 11 - Our Favorite Games to Teach ft. Dwayne of BlackBoardGaming | 17 Feb 2026 | 01:24:45 | |
Reggie and Jazz are hitting with a first for 2026! This episode they are joined by Dwayne of the Youtube Channel, BlackBoardGaming. In honor of Dwayne's wonderful board game teaching skills, the 3 hosts share some of their favorite games to teach to others. Let us know, if you've played any of these games and what games you enjoy teaching to other. We'd love to hear from you. 00:00:00 Preamble 00:03:03 State of Mind - "Wavelength" Main Topic - Favorite Games to Teach 00:15:15 Jazz's 1st Game 00:19:47 Dwayne's 1st Game 00:22:35 Reggie's 1st Game 00:26:07 Jazz's 2nd Game 00:30:28 Dwayne's 1st Game 00:36:43 Reggie's 2nd Game 00:40:07 Jazz's 2nd Game 00:48:21 Dwayne's 1st Game 00:52:13 Reggie's 3rd Game 01:02:23 En La Mesa 01:02:37 Faiyum 01:08:14 Zenith 01:14:45 Come Sail Away Music by: @DretheProducer of Asteroid Muziq Logo Design: @punchboardcathedral Reach out! boardstatespod@gmail.com | |||
| Ep. 10 - Our Top 10 Board Games of All-Time (#'s 5-1) | 03 Feb 2026 | 01:13:29 | |
Reggie and Jazz are back with the finale of their Top 10 Board Games of All-time. Can you guess what the 5 - 1 are? Do you agree with their lists? What games are in your Top of All-Time? Let them know? 00:00:00 Preamble 00:01:30 State of Mind - "Hotness Hotseat" Main Topic - Top 10 (#'s 5 through 1) 00:08:10 Number 5 00:20:01 Number 4 00:30:10 Number 3 00:44:21 Number 2 00:56:37 Number 1 01:09:00 The Final Rundown 01:10:40 La Gente Music by: @DretheProducer of Asteroid Muziq Logo Design: @punchboardcathedral Reach out! boardstatespod@gmail.com | |||
| Ep. 9 - Our Top 10 Board Games of All-Time (#'s 10-6) | 20 Jan 2026 | 01:04:20 | |
Reggie and Jazz are take you on a journey into their Top 10 Board Games of All-time. Do you know what games made the cut? Do you agree with their lists? Let them know? 00:00:00 Preamble 00:01:30 State of Mind - "Board GameTag Lines" Main Topic - Top 10 (#'s 10 through 6) 00:18:03 Number 10 00:26:15 Number 9 00:31:53 Number 8 00:39:35 Number 7 00:46:54 Number 6 00:57:6 En La Mesa - The Games with Potential to Crack the List Music by: @DretheProducer of Asteroid Muziq Logo Design: @punchboardcathedral Reach out! boardstatespod@gmail.com | |||
| Ep. 8 - Our Favorite Themes | 06 Jan 2026 | 01:05:02 | |
Reggie and Jazz are starting 2026 right as they share with you the board game themes that they are drawn to. Join along in the discussion and drop a line of some of your favorite themes or simply share some unique themes you enjoy. 00:00:00 Preamble 00:04:55 State of Mind - "Board GameTag Lines" 00:15:32 Main Topic - Our Favorite Themes 00:43:08 “Bean Soup” Tangent 00:45:30 En La Mesa - Rococo Deluxe & Obsession Music by: @DretheProducer of Asteroid Muziq Logo Design: @punchboardcathedral Reach out! boardstatespod@gmail.com | |||
| Ep. 7 - A Board Game Christmas Carol | 23 Dec 2025 | 01:09:06 | |
Reggie and Jazz are in the Holiday Spirit bringing you their version of A Board Game Christmas Carol. What games of Past, Present, and Future make their lists? Join along in the discussion and drop a line of some of your favorites or not so favorite. 00:00:00 Preamble 00:01:07 State of Mind - "Christmas. Decorations. Stockings. Kris Kringle" 00:15:32 Main Topic - A Board Game Christmas Carol 00:51:45 En La Mesa - Jingle Bell Roll, Brick Like This!, and First Class Letters Music by: DretheProducer of Asteroid Muziq Logo Design: @punchboardcathedral Reach out! boardstatespod@gmail.com | |||
| Ep. 6 - Excellent Expansions | 25 Nov 2025 | 01:10:47 | |
Reggie and Jazz talk about their thoughts on board game expansions, are they needed or not and if so when? They also discuss some Excellent Expansions (in their opinion). Join along in the discussion and drop a line of some of your favorites or not so favorite. 00:00:00 Preamble 00:01:07 State of Mind - Two Truths and A Lie 00:08:35 Main Topic - Excellent Expansions 00:48:26 En La Mesa 00:48:36 Forest Shuffle 00:52:58 Carnegie 01:01:32 La Gente Music by: DretheProducer of Asteroid Muziq Logo Design: @punchboardcathedral Reach out! boardstatespod@gmail.com | |||
| Bonus 1 - PAX Unplugged 2025 Hype List | 18 Nov 2025 | 00:45:13 | |
On the BONUS episode Reggie and Jazz discuss their PAXU games to look out for. 00:00 - Preamble 07:00 PAX Unplugged Hype Lists 34:45 Honorable Mentions Publishers Mentioned: Albi, AllPlay, Alion, Bitewing Games, Burnt Island Games, Charming Games Collective, Chris Couch Games, Kinson Key Games, Leder Games, Mindclash Games, Nerdlab Games, Office Dog Games, Portal Games, R2i Games, Synapses Games, Urban Professional Games Reach out! boardstatespod@gmail.com Logo Design: PunchboardCathedral Music by: DretheProducer of Asteroid Muziq | |||
| Ep. 5 - Emerging Genres | 11 Nov 2025 | 01:12:03 | |
Reggie and Jazz talk about emerging game genres that are seen more frequently in the hobby and some examples of games in those genres. 00:00:00 Preamble 00:01:27 State of Mind - Poetry for Neanderthals 00:08:00 Main Topic - Emerging Genres 00:59:44 En La Mesa 00:59:51 Camel Up 2nd Edition 01:04:20 Hot Streak Music by: DretheProducer of Asteroid Muziq Logo Design: @punchboardcathedral Reach out! boardstatespod@gmail.com | |||
| Ep. 4 - Board Game Fantasy Draft | 30 Oct 2025 | 00:59:23 | |
Reggie and Jazz mix their love of America Football and Board Games into a Board Game Draft, where the categorize board games to match fantasy football draft positions (QB, RB, WR, TE, FLEX, Coach). Listen in and vote on who drafted the best overall board game team! 00:00 - Preamble & Our Board Game Costumes 3:50 State of Mind - Balderdash 14:08 Main Topic - Board Game Draft 44:39 En La Mesa - Ahoy Reach out! boardstatespod@gmail.com Logo Design: PunchboardCathedral
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| Ep. 3 - Essen Spiel 2025 | 14 Oct 2025 | 00:49:32 | |
00:00 - Preamble 4:44 State of Mind - My Favorite Things 10:04 Main Topic - Essen Preview 34:53 En La Mesa 35:10 Skyrise 42:05 The Shores of Tripoli Reach out! boardstatespod@gmail.com Logo Design: PunchboardCathedral Music by: DretheProducer of Asteroid Muziq | |||
| Ep. 2 - Worth the Hype? | 30 Sep 2025 | 01:09:25 | |
Reggie and Jazz talk games that are hyped. Some we love, some we don’t. 00:00:00 Preamble 00:02:45 State of Mind - Hotness Hot Seat 00:10:36 Main Topic - Hype Games 00:11:05 Jazz Hype 1 00:19:01 Regg Hype 1 00:27:03 Jazz Not Hype 00:32:40 Regg Not Hype 00:37:20 Jazz Hype 2 00:44:38 Regg Hype 2 00:50:47 En La Mesa 00:51:07 Carpe Diem 00:58:27 Vantage Music by: DretheProducer of Asteroid Muziq Logo Design: @punchboardcathedral Reach out! boardstatespod@gmail.com | |||
| Ep. 1 - Our Favorite Mechanisms | 30 Sep 2025 | 00:58:48 | |
Join Reggie and Jazz as we discuss some of our favorite board game mechanisms! 00:00 Who We Are 07:30 State of Mind - Negative Reviews 16:35 Main Topic - Fave Mechanisms 17:27 Reggie's 3 23:33 Jazz's 3 26:54 Jazz's 2 29:04 Wingspan History Lesson 31:35 Reggie's 2 35:35 Reggie's 1 40:25 Jazz's 1 44:42 En La Mesa 45:02 The Fellowship of the Ring: Trick-Taking Game 50:50 Lunar Rush Music by: DretheProducer of Asteroid Muziq Logo Design: @punchboardcathedral Reach out! boardstatespod@gmail.com | |||