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| #139: Fill 'er Up | 17 Nov 2025 | 01:45:08 | |
James is joined by Dylan as we discuss the board game filler and it's role in our gaming collection and game days. What makes a good filler and what are some of our favorites for different situations. Also recent plays of Sternenhimmel, March of the Ants, Chicago 68, Verrat, and more! Enjoy the show! 1:21 Chatting with Dylan Information & Signups for DoaMcoN VI: https://docs.google.com/document/d/10h3wllpU-VjCqA7YcL3JUndSmZY2AqE1U9K1K4sRNuA/edit?usp=sharing http://www.dadsonamap.com http://www.youtube.com/@dadsonamap Support the Show - Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/dadsonamap | |||
| #138: Blood on the Clocktower | 02 Nov 2025 | 01:36:47 | |
Brandon joins James as the guys take a deeper look into the surprise hit of DoaMcoN this past year - Blood on the Clocktower. Including a briefing on what it is, what it isn't, the role of the storyteller, and both hosts' experiences playing the game with their local groups. Also recent plays of Torres, Thunder Road Vendetta, The Great Zimbabwe, and 1841. Enjoy the show! 4:26 Torres Information & Signups for DoaMcoN VI: https://docs.google.com/document/d/10h3wllpU-VjCqA7YcL3JUndSmZY2AqE1U9K1K4sRNuA/edit?usp=sharing http://www.dadsonamap.com http://www.youtube.com/@dadsonamap Support the Show - Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/dadsonamap | |||
| TRICKY #19: Tricky Goes to BGG Spring 2025 | 09 Jun 2025 | 01:57:39 | |
Derek & Drew headed over to the DFW Airport to enjoy BGG Spring Con 2025! Listen in as we talk Virgin Queen, 1830, Guards of Atlantis II, and many more! Enjoy the show! 0:00 - Opening Discussion 3:40 - Day One (Virgin Queen, Lepidoptery) 18:12 - Day Two (Liberty or Death, Tichu, American Bookshop, Prussian Rails, Ricochet Robots) 44:01 - Day Three (1830, Hot Streak, Rise & Fall, Nexus Ops) 1:12:47 - Day Four (LotR: The Confrontation, Ahoy, Guards of Atlantis II, Golden Cup, Vijayanagara) 1:40:10 - Day Five (Was Sticht?, Shut the Books) http://www.dadsonamap.com http://www.youtube.com/@dadsonamap Support the Show - Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/dadsonamap Twitter and Instagram - @dadsonamap | |||
| #76: Root Winter Tournament 2023 with Guerric & Lily | 02 Jan 2023 | 01:48:26 | |
Joe takes the reigns and kicks off 2023 with all Root talk, all the time, welcoming in guests Guerric & Lily. They talk the upcoming 2023 Root Winter Tournament, past tournament statistics, drafting strategy, tournament mindset, Moles, Root's longevity, and more! 1:10 - Introductions 6:14 - Tournament Structure/Changes 17:10 - Stats 27:00 - Drafting Mechanics and Strategy 51:00 - Are Moles a Problem? 1:02:39 - Getting Better at Tournament Root/ What makes a good competitive player 1:36:26 - Root's Longevity 1:44:00 - Outro and Goodbye Check out Guerric at https://www.twitch.tv/guerricsamplesgames Check out Lily at https://makecraftgame.com/ Support the Show - Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/dadsonamap Twitter and Instagram - @dadsonamap BGG Guild - http://tiny.cc/DoaMGuild Merch Store - https://teespring.com/stores/dads-on-a-map Contact us at dadsonamap@gmail.com | |||
| COIN Collectors #14: Vijayanagara | 26 Dec 2022 | 01:10:37 | |
Join the COIN Collectors as we head back in time to 1290 India where we explore the challenges and issues of the struggle between three influential factions. In this episode we are joined by a new guest Xander as we discuss Vijayanagara: The Deccan Empires of Medieval India design by Cory Graham, Matthieu Johnson, Aman Matthews and Saverio Spagnolie. Vijayanagara is currently on the GMT P500 pre-order system, with a scheduled release of 2023. 0:00 - Intro (https://youtu.be/Wkn5Njw8alE?t=2316) This podcast episode uses these sounds from https://freemusicarchive.org/: Intro game clip was taken from live gameplay hosted on the Guerric Samples Games Channel. Visit his youtube/twitch for more live gameplay of board games, both historical and not. https://www.youtube.com/c/GuerricSamplesGames http://www.dadsonamap.com Support the Show - Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/dadsonamap Twitter and Instagram - @dadsonamap BGG Guild - http://tiny.cc/DoaMGuild Merch Store - https://teespring.com/stores/dads-on-a-map Contact us at dadsonamap@gmail.com | |||
| #75: DoaM For the Holidays 2022 | 20 Dec 2022 | 02:56:57 | |
It's a very special DoaM Holiday Episode! Join 8 DoaM hosts & guests for songs, games, shenanigans, laughs, tears - it's got it all. Thanks for making 2022 another great year for this community. NSFW warning on this one! 1:15 Introductions Check out the DoaM For the Holidays Album on Youtube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUVXY-Qr8Oy0x1JakUL6Z3XOmfeokPEpe http://www.dadsonamap.com Support the Show - Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/dadsonamap Twitter, Youtube, and Instagram - @dadsonamap BGG Guild - http://tiny.cc/DoaMGuild Merch Store - https://teespring.com/stores/dads-on-a-map Contact us at dadsonamap@gmail.com | |||
| #74: Joe's DoaM Roadshow: Pax Unplugged | 13 Dec 2022 | 01:04:37 | |
Join Joe as he visits Pax Unplugged with the DoaM recorder in tow to document the weekend and notable plays live along the way. Hear from Joe on a HOT mic in his car, in a diner, in the gaming hall, and apparently in an airplane hangar. Sekigahara, Pennsylvania Railroad, Klask, Cat in the Box, and more discussed on the show.
3:10 - Clear the Decks - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/247957/clear-decks 5:00 - Gorus Maximus - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/253756/gorus-maximus 6: 40 - 9 Lives - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/189190/9-lives 9:00 - Crokinole 10:20 - Sekigahara: The Unification of Japan – https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/25021/sekigahara-unification-japan 12:50 - Day 2 Wrap Up 14:00 - Twilight of the Gods – https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/206904/twilight-gods 17:00 - Pennsylvania Railroad - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/270110/pennsylvania-railroad 22: 45- Klask -https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/165722/klask - 25:00 Cat in the box - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/345972/cat-box-deluxe-edition - 29:00 – Gemini Gauntlet- https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/337238/gemini-gauntlet - 30:30 Ghosts of Christmas https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/281619/ghosts-christmas - 31:00 The Two Heirs - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/369869/two-heirs -36: 35 Pax Pamir 2E - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/256960/pax-pamir-second-edition 40:00 Day 2 Thoughts and Pax Unplugged Size 44:00 Day 3 Wrap Up 45:45 1830 - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/421/1830-railways-robber-barons 47:00 1862 USA - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/11284/1862 http://www.dadsonamap.com Support the Show - Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/dadsonamap Twitter and Instagram - @dadsonamap BGG Guild - http://tiny.cc/DoaMGuild Merch Store - https://teespring.com/stores/dads-on-a-map Contact us at dadsonamap@gmail.com
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| Choo Choo Crew #24: Holiday Buying Guide | 06 Dec 2022 | 01:32:14 | |
Join the Choo Choo Crew as we take a rare spin around the retail shopping options for Train Games this holiday season. Or maybe you'd rather give some game accessories or railroad paraphernalia? We also do a live 3P auction of The Old Prince 1871 and talk recent plays. 0:00 Intro Follow along our 3P The Old Prince game from the live auction: https://18xx.games/game/105910 http://www.dadsonamap.com http://www.twitch.tv/choochoocrew https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIiB1kOCxeuSYyXamoCPdwQ Support the Show - Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/dadsonamap Twitter - @dadsonamap Instagram - @choo_choo_crew_podcast BGG Guild - http://tiny.cc/DoaMGuild Merch Store - https://teespring.com/stores/dads-on-a-map Contact us at dadsonamap@gmail.com | |||
| TRICKY #4: Drinking the Kool-Aid? | 21 Nov 2022 | 01:06:05 | |
Join James and guest co-host Sanchez as we discuss Sanchez' recent trip to BGG Con and the haul of trick takers he got exposed to. Did this previously standoffish trick taker hater get converted to a full fledged card game addict? Hear about plays of 9 Lives, Le Plateau, TrickTakers, Eye My Favorite Things, and so much more. Enjoy the show! http://www.dadsonamap.com Support the Show - Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/dadsonamap Twitter and Instagram - @dadsonamap BGG Guild - http://tiny.cc/DoaMGuild Merch Store - https://teespring.com/stores/dads-on-a-map Contact us at dadsonamap@gmail.com
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| #73: DoaMies goto BGGCon 2022 | 16 Nov 2022 | 01:32:45 | |
Sanchez goes to BGGCon 2022 in Dallas, TX! Lucky for him two DoaMers are there to help past the time. Out of the 75-plus games we played, which ones did we talk about? Let's find out! http://www.dadsonamap.com Support the Show - Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/dadsonamap Twitter and Instagram - @dadsonamap BGG Guild - http://tiny.cc/DoaMGuild Merch Store - https://teespring.com/stores/dads-on-a-map Contact us at dadsonamap@gmail.com | |||
| Choo Choo Crew #23: Online v In Person 18xx | 07 Nov 2022 | 01:40:13 | |
Joe, James, and Zach are back for Episode 23 and want to talk about playing online v playing on the table: 18xx.games v Tabletop Simulator v In Real Life Plays. What are the pros, cons, and lessons to learn and transfer to the other? Also a live opening auction of 1850. Thanks for listening! (0:00) Intro http://www.dadsonamap.com http://www.twitch.tv/choochoocrew https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIiB1kOCxeuSYyXamoCPdwQ Support the Show - Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/dadsonamap Twitter - @dadsonamap Instagram - @choo_choo_crew_podcast BGG Guild - http://tiny.cc/DoaMGuild Merch Store - https://teespring.com/stores/dads-on-a-map Contact us at dadsonamap@gmail.com | |||
| COIN Collectors #13: Empire of the Sun - South Pacific & Burma | 02 Nov 2022 | 00:50:05 | |
Join the COIN Collectors as continue our head to head 2 player game series. In this episode, we discuss two smaller scenarios from the Empire of the Sun game designed by Mark Herman and published by GMT Games. Scenarios are found in the C3i Magazine: Burma: The Forgotten War - Issue 35 of c3i magazine by RBM Studio 0:50 - Intro http://www.dadsonamap.com Support the Show - Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/dadsonamap Twitter and Instagram - @dadsonamap BGG Guild - http://tiny.cc/DoaMGuild Merch Store - https://teespring.com/stores/dads-on-a-map Contact us at dadsonamap@gmail.com This podcast episode uses these sounds from https://freemusicarchive.org/:
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| Hittin' Dits #8: 18Philadelphia Convention Talk | 24 Oct 2022 | 00:45:05 | |
Joe recently attended 18Philadelphia, a small 18xx game convention run in conjunction with a Diplomacy convention. Hear about his adventures, the plays he got in on the table, and a quick check in on the 18xx.tools leagues. Enjoy the show! Intro - 0:00 http://www.dadsonamap.com http://www.twitch.tv/choochoocrew https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIiB1kOCxeuSYyXamoCPdwQ Support the Show - Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/dadsonamap Twitter - @dadsonamap Instagram - @choo_choo_crew_podcast BGG Guild - http://tiny.cc/DoaMGuild Merch Store - https://teespring.com/stores/dads-on-a-map Contact us at dadsonamap@gmail.com | |||
| #129: Con Talk - Punchboard Paradise Con 2025 | 02 Jun 2025 | 01:01:26 | |
It's Con season! James is back from Punchboard Paradise Con 2025 and joined by PP's own Tim to talk all about the convention and some of their favorites plays. Arcs Campaign, Combat Commander, Lowenherz, Elfenwizards, and Shark are among some of the titles that we got to the table. Enjoy the show! 1:24 PPCon Overall Vibes Thanks to Tim from Punchboard Paradise for joining the show! http://www.dadsonamap.com http://www.youtube.com/@dadsonamap Support the Show - Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/dadsonamap Twitter and Instagram - @dadsonamap | |||
| #72: Top 20 Episode (2022 Edition) | 17 Oct 2022 | 02:07:49 | |
Our annual Top 20 Episode is here! 3 lists, 60+ games, 1 show. Join us as we count down James, Sanchez, and most importantly the DoaM Community's Top 20 Games right now in 2022. Also a special DoaMcoN announcement and surprise treat you won't wanna miss! (:43) DoaMcoN 2023 Announcement - Run it Back to KC!
http://www.dadsonamap.com Support the Show - Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/dadsonamap Twitter and Instagram - @dadsonamap BGG Guild - http://tiny.cc/DoaMGuild Merch Store - https://teespring.com/stores/dads-on-a-map Contact us at dadsonamap@gmail.com "Jungle" royalty free track via https://cloudiusbeats.beatstars.com | |||
| Choo Choo Crew #22: Age of Steam Con 2022 | 10 Oct 2022 | 02:09:06 | |
James is back from Age of Steam Con 2022 and itching to talk about it! The event, the venue, the maps, and the players. Hear all about it right here. Also a live "opening auction" of Age of Steam, and recent plays of West Riding Revisited, Chicago Express, & 18CLE. (0:00) Intro http://www.dadsonamap.com http://www.twitch.tv/choochoocrew https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIiB1kOCxeuSYyXamoCPdwQ Support the Show - Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/dadsonamap Twitter - @dadsonamap Instagram - @choo_choo_crew_podcast BGG Guild - http://tiny.cc/DoaMGuild Merch Store - https://teespring.com/stores/dads-on-a-map Contact us at dadsonamap@gmail.com | |||
| TRICKY #3: Interview with Raymond Gallardo (Le Plateau) | 01 Oct 2022 | 01:38:21 | |
It's TRICKY, Episode 3! James & Thomas welcome our guest Raymond Gallardo, designer of Le Plateau, to talk traditional games, complexity, international flair, and much more. Also recent plays of Frank's Zoo, Loser's Rights, and The Crew. Enjoy the show! (5:25) Frank's Zoo Analysis Paralysis Podcast: https://anchor.fm/analysisparalysispodcast http://twitch.tv/dadsonamap http://www.dadsonamap.com Support the Show - Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/dadsonamap Twitter and Instagram - @dadsonamap BGG Guild - http://tiny.cc/DoaMGuild Merch Store - https://teespring.com/stores/dads-on-a-map Contact us at dadsonamap@gmail.com | |||
| #71: The BGG NOT 100 | 26 Sep 2022 | 01:20:01 | |
Join James & Sanchez as we count down the BGG Top 100 and discuss the games we HAVEN'T played. Why have we missed them, what do (or don't) we know about them, and which do we most want to make a point to play. Enjoy the show! DoaM Top 20 Submissions: https://forms.gle/wu2KWD2hcK3rzSRW9 http://www.dadsonamap.com Support the Show - Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/dadsonamap Twitter and Instagram - @dadsonamap BGG Guild - http://tiny.cc/DoaMGuild Merch Store - https://teespring.com/stores/dads-on-a-map Contact us at dadsonamap@gmail.com | |||
| COIN Collectors #12: Flashpoint: South China Sea | 19 Sep 2022 | 00:38:15 | |
Join the COIN Collectors as we kick off our head to head 2 player game series. In this first episode, we discuss Flashpoint South China Sea by Harold Buchanan and from GMT Games. 0:40 - New co-host introduction This podcast episode uses these sounds from freesound: http://www.dadsonamap.com Support the Show - Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/dadsonamap Twitter and Instagram - @dadsonamap BGG Guild - http://tiny.cc/DoaMGuild Merch Store - https://teespring.com/stores/dads-on-a-map Contact us at dadsonamap@gmail.com | |||
| #70: DoaM High School | 12 Sep 2022 | 01:16:14 | |
We're heading back to school with DoaM! Pick up your course schedule from your advisors James & Sanchez and find out what games will make up the perfect DoaM curriculum. Also recent plays of Battlestar Galactica, Locomotive Werks, and Rapido. Enjoy the show! (:35) Fall is here (?) http://www.dadsonamap.com Support the Show - Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/dadsonamap Twitter and Instagram - @dadsonamap BGG Guild - http://tiny.cc/DoaMGuild Merch Store - https://teespring.com/stores/dads-on-a-map Contact us at dadsonamap@gmail.com | |||
| Choo Choo Crew #21: Exploring Maps | 04 Sep 2022 | 01:21:56 | |
What makes a good 18xx or Cube Rails map? What doesn't? Listen as the Crew explores the ins and outs of maps - hot spots, conflict, restraint. Also recent plays of 1836 Jr, Southern Pacific, Locomotive Werks, and a live auction of Chicago Express! 0:00 Intro http://www.dadsonamap.com http://www.twitch.tv/choochoocrew https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIiB1kOCxeuSYyXamoCPdwQ Support the Show - Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/dadsonamap Twitter - @dadsonamap Instagram - @choo_choo_crew_podcast BGG Guild - http://tiny.cc/DoaMGuild Merch Store - https://teespring.com/stores/dads-on-a-map Contact us at dadsonamap@gmail.com | |||
| TRICKY #2: Trick Taking v Shedding/Climbing | 29 Aug 2022 | 02:02:04 | |
It's TRICKY, Episode 2! Trick Taking v Shedding/Climbing games? What makes them different? What makes them similar? And what makes them tick? Join us for a breakdown of these two major card game sub genres. Also recent plays of Mu, Doppelkopf, Le Plateau, Haggis, and so much more! Thanks for listening! (1:48) Sizzlin or Fizzlin: Cowbell & TrickTakers http://twitch.tv/dadsonamap http://www.dadsonamap.com Support the Show - Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/dadsonamap Twitter and Instagram - @dadsonamap BGG Guild - http://tiny.cc/DoaMGuild Merch Store - https://teespring.com/stores/dads-on-a-map Contact us at dadsonamap@gmail.com | |||
| #69: Live from DoaMcoN Dallas | 20 Aug 2022 | 01:58:06 | |
What happens when 30 DoaMers converge on Dallas, TX for the 2nd ever DoaMcoN gaming convention? Games, friendship, silliness, shenanigans, and so much more. Listen in live as the mic gets passed around over our 5 days (and 4 nights) of fun. This one is for the DoaMers! (:15) Car Talk http://www.dadsonamap.com Support the Show - Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/dadsonamap Twitter and Instagram - @dadsonamap BGG Guild - http://tiny.cc/DoaMGuild Merch Store - https://teespring.com/stores/dads-on-a-map Contact us at dadsonamap@gmail.com | |||
| #68: Gen Con Wrap-up with Dylan, Phil, and Lindsay | 07 Aug 2022 | 00:43:57 | |
A few DoaMers made it out to Gen Con to buy, play, and people watch the weekend festivities in Indianapolis. Listen to special DoaM correspondents Dylan, Phil, and Lindsay talk about their experiences with games, food, purchases, monster trucks, bags of chips, and so much more! http://www.dadsonamap.com Support the Show - Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/dadsonamap Twitter and Instagram - @dadsonamap BGG Guild - http://tiny.cc/DoaMGuild Merch Store - https://teespring.com/stores/dads-on-a-map Contact us at dadsonamap@gmail.com | |||
| #128: Surprise Surprise | 19 May 2025 | 01:46:52 | |
Surprise! Vincent rejoins the show and talks with James about being surprised in board games. What games keep surprising us & why is this such an important quality in the games we look for and play, and also in our lives? Also recent plays of Riichi Mahjong, Rise & Fall, Mogul, and Giro Galoppo. Enjoy the show! 1:38 DoaMcoN Last Call http://www.dadsonamap.com http://www.youtube.com/@dadsonamap Support the Show - Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/dadsonamap Twitter and Instagram - @dadsonamap | |||
| #67: World Series of Board Gaming | 01 Aug 2022 | 01:11:43 | |
A Tournament to crown the best all around board gamer? In Las Vegas? Sounds right up our alley. Listen to our thoughts on the upcoming WSBG and tournament play. We'll also talk recent plays of Maskmen, Troyes, and Skull King. Enjoy the show! (3:10) New show: TRICKY Support the Show - Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/dadsonamap Twitter and Instagram - @dadsonamap BGG Guild - http://tiny.cc/DoaMGuild Merch Store - https://teespring.com/stores/dads-on-a-map Contact us at dadsonamap@gmail.com | |||
| TRICKY #1: Interview with Lee Gianou (Bridge City Poker) | 24 Jul 2022 | 02:41:39 | |
It's TRICKY. Dads on a Map's newest show focuses on trick taking, shedding, and climbing card games. In our debut episode, we're joined by Lee Gianou, designer of Bridge City Poker, for a spirited discussion on all things TTs. We'll also talk recent play experiences in our LOCK, HOT, and NOT segment. Enjoy! (1:00) Introductions Five-Three-Five Kickstarter Preview: https://tinyurl.com/FiveThreeFive http://www.dadsonamap.com Support the Show - Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/dadsonamap Twitter and Instagram - @dadsonamap BGG Guild - http://tiny.cc/DoaMGuild Merch Store - https://teespring.com/stores/dads-on-a-map Contact us at dadsonamap@gmail.com | |||
| Hittin' Dits #7: The Camden & Amboy | 19 Jul 2022 | 01:00:03 | |
James, Joe, Zach, and Mike get together and discuss their performance in the recent 1870 & 1830 leagues, and then talk about the Camden & Amboy private in 1830 - win rates, strategies, good company pairings, and more. CCMF!
Intro: 1:37 1870 League Wrap up: 4:37 1830 League Wrap up: 16:11 C&A Talks: 19:34 http://www.dadsonamap.com http://www.twitch.tv/choochoocrew https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIiB1kOCxeuSYyXamoCPdwQ Support the Show - Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/dadsonamap Twitter - @dadsonamap Instagram - @choo_choo_crew_podcast BGG Guild - http://tiny.cc/DoaMGuild Merch Store - https://teespring.com/stores/dads-on-a-map Contact us at dadsonamap@gmail.com | |||
| #66: Board Games for the Bar | 11 Jul 2022 | 01:27:41 | |
Sanchez has a quest: curate, repair, and revitalize his neighborhood bar's sad board game collection. How do we make it DoaM approved? Also recent plays of Piepmatz, Tindahan, Barrage, Jaws, and more! Enjoy! (5:29) Jaws Support the Show - Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/dadsonamap Twitter and Instagram - @dadsonamap BGG Guild - http://tiny.cc/DoaMGuild Merch Store - https://teespring.com/stores/dads-on-a-map Contact us at dadsonamap@gmail.com | |||
| Choo Choo Crew #20: The Crew Plays Games They Don't Like | 03 Jul 2022 | 01:51:13 | |
The Crew pledged in June to revisit and stream games that previously missed for us - join us on Episode 20 to hear the results of that endeavor. Is there value in revisiting misses? Did anything improve in our eyes? Decline? Enjoy the show (1:06) Feedback http://www.dadsonamap.com http://www.twitch.tv/choochoocrew https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIiB1kOCxeuSYyXamoCPdwQ Support the Show - Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/dadsonamap Twitter - @dadsonamap Instagram - @choo_choo_crew_podcast BGG Guild - http://tiny.cc/DoaMGuild Merch Store - https://teespring.com/stores/dads-on-a-map Contact us at dadsonamap@gmail.com | |||
| #65: A Chat with the Kids III | 27 Jun 2022 | 01:26:27 | |
In our Father's Day tradition, we once again welcome our children to the podcast as we discuss a little bit of everything from discord, content creation, Pokemon, D&D, and much much more. We'll also talk recent plays of Rumble Nation, 535, & Santiago. Enjoy the show! (0:00) Intro, No Sanchez! Support the Show - Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/dadsonamap Twitter and Instagram - @dadsonamap BGG Guild - http://tiny.cc/DoaMGuild Merch Store - https://teespring.com/stores/dads-on-a-map Contact us at dadsonamap@gmail.com | |||
| COIN Collectors #11: All Bridges Burning | 22 Jun 2022 | 00:55:12 | |
Join the COIN Collectors as we discuss All Bridges Burning by VPJ Arponen and from GMT Games. 00:00 War correspondent report http://www.dadsonamap.com Support the Show - Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/dadsonamap Twitter and Instagram - @dadsonamap BGG Guild - http://tiny.cc/DoaMGuild Merch Store - https://teespring.com/stores/dads-on-a-map Contact us at dadsonamap@gmail.com | |||
| #64: The Honeymoon Phase | 13 Jun 2022 | 01:20:56 | |
James and Sanchez are back for Episode 64 and talking all about The Honeymoon Phase in board games. How deep do you dive into a new hobby? How long until the hot new thing? Also we talk plays of Schadenfreude, Dune, Le Plateau, and Rapido! Enjoy the show! (0:00) Intro, Patreon, DoaMcoN Support the Show - Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/dadsonamap Twitter and Instagram - @dadsonamap BGG Guild - http://tiny.cc/DoaMGuild Merch Store - https://teespring.com/stores/dads-on-a-map Contact us at dadsonamap@gmail.com | |||
| Choo Choo Crew #19: 18xx Boot Camp - The Private Auction | 05 Jun 2022 | 02:02:22 | |
Fall in line for Mike's 18xx Boot Camp Series, today we're taking on The Opening Auction, The Initial Stock Round, The Private Auction - whatever you call it, let's get you whipped into shape to dominate (or at least not lose) yours. Culminating in our own live Private Auction of 1830. (0:00) Intro & Plugs Follow along with our game of 1830: http://www.dadsonamap.com http://www.twitch.tv/choochoocrew https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIiB1kOCxeuSYyXamoCPdwQ Support the Show - Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/dadsonamap Twitter - @dadsonamap Instagram - @choo_choo_crew_podcast BGG Guild - http://tiny.cc/DoaMGuild Merch Store - https://teespring.com/stores/dads-on-a-map Contact us at dadsonamap@gmail.com | |||
| Hittin' Dits #6: Choo Choo Crew Plays Games They Don't Like | 23 May 2022 | 00:55:34 | |
Description: Today on Hittin' Dits James, Mike, Zach and Joe talk about games that have been misses for them and their plan to revisit and stream these games in the month of June. Come along for the ride as the Choo Choo Crew plays games they don't like (CCPGTDL)!
0:00 Open 8:35 Intro 12:50 London & NorthWestern 20:00 18Chesapeake 28:30 Union Station 38:00 Iberian Railways 45:07 Italian Railroads 53:30 Outro http://www.dadsonamap.com http://www.twitch.tv/choochoocrew https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIiB1kOCxeuSYyXamoCPdwQ Support the Show - Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/dadsonamap Twitter - @dadsonamap Instagram - @choo_choo_crew_podcast BGG Guild - http://tiny.cc/DoaMGuild Merch Store - https://teespring.com/stores/dads-on-a-map Contact us at dadsonamap@gmail.com | |||
| #127: Fishy DoaM | 05 May 2025 | 01:48:26 | |
It's Fishy DoaM! The Dads on a Map show about Fish, Fish, and more Fish! James is joined by RJ & Derek to talk all about fish games, why so many of them are so good, some of our favorite fish mechanics, components, and usage, and some Fish Trivia! Also recent plays of Kings & Castles, La Famiglia, and Doge. Enjoy the show! (00:00) Fishy DoaM http://www.dadsonamap.com http://www.youtube.com/@dadsonamap Support the Show - Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/dadsonamap Twitter and Instagram - @dadsonamap | |||
| Choo Choo Crew #18: The Old Prince 1871 | 09 May 2022 | 03:02:18 | |
Watch out, it's a big boy! The Choo Choo Crew dissects one of the new 18xx kids on the block: The Old Prince 1871. A live opening auction, a full breakdown of how this game ticks, what we're using to our advantage, and our favorite positions to play. Get up to speed on this new 18xx offering, or follow along if you're already all in on T.O.P. Enjoy! (0:00) Intro
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| COIN Collectors #10: Year in Review | 02 May 2022 | 00:38:20 | |
Join the COIN Collectors as we review one year of podcasting, including games played, highlights, and look towards new games and episodes in the coming year. :57 - Introductions http://www.dadsonamap.com Support the Show - Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/dadsonamap Twitter and Instagram - @dadsonamap BGG Guild - http://tiny.cc/DoaMGuild Merch Store - https://teespring.com/stores/dads-on-a-map Contact us at dadsonamap@gmail.com | |||
| #63: GMT Weekend at the Warehouse w/Xander | 25 Apr 2022 | 01:12:47 | |
James & Sanchez are joined by DoaM Correspondent Xander after his trip to GMT's Weekend at the Warehouse convention. We also talk recent plays of a trio of trick takers - Plotters Inc, Black Swan, and Aggretsuko, as well as Sanchez' first play of 1841: Lite. Enjoy the show! (6:49) Plotters, Inc Support the Show - Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/dadsonamap Twitter and Instagram - @dadsonamap BGG Guild - http://tiny.cc/DoaMGuild Merch Store - https://teespring.com/stores/dads-on-a-map Contact us at dadsonamap@gmail.com | |||
| Hittin' Dits #5: That 70 Show | 17 Apr 2022 | 00:42:58 | |
Today on Hittin' Dits the Choo Choo Crew talks about the upcoming 1870 league on 18xx.tools as well as recaps the past season of the 1830 league. 0:00 open http://www.twitch.tv/choochoocrew https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIiB1kOCxeuSYyXamoCPdwQ Support the Show - Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/dadsonamap Twitter - @dadsonamap Instagram - @choo_choo_crew_podcast BGG Guild - http://tiny.cc/DoaMGuild Merch Store - https://teespring.com/stores/dads-on-a-map Contact us at dadsonamap@gmail.com | |||
| #62: Proxy and Print & Play | 11 Apr 2022 | 01:59:40 | |
It's arts & crafts time with James & Sanchez! We talk Proxying games & components and dive into our successes and failures Print & Playing games, specifically our 18xx adventures. Also recent plays of Home Worlds, Die Macher, Nana, Tammany Hall, and Jekyll v Hyde. Enjoy the show! (5:43) Die Macher Support the Show - Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/dadsonamap Twitter and Instagram - @dadsonamap BGG Guild - http://tiny.cc/DoaMGuild Merch Store - https://teespring.com/stores/dads-on-a-map Contact us at dadsonamap@gmail.com | |||
| Choo Choo Crew #17: Operational Games | 03 Apr 2022 | 01:38:23 | |
The Choo Choo Crew takes a detour down a seldom talked about road for us: Operational Games. What makes them tick, what makes them different, how to succeed and why you should play them. Also a live auction of 1880 China and recent plays of Harzbahn, 1836, and diving into the PNP world. (:34) Intro http://www.dadsonamap.com http://www.twitch.tv/choochoocrew https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIiB1kOCxeuSYyXamoCPdwQ Support the Show - Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/dadsonamap Twitter - @dadsonamap Instagram - @choo_choo_crew_podcast BGG Guild - http://tiny.cc/DoaMGuild Merch Store - https://teespring.com/stores/dads-on-a-map Contact us at dadsonamap@gmail.com | |||
| #61: #BlameSanchez | 28 Mar 2022 | 01:12:26 | |
On Episode 61 we reveal the winner of the DoaM Madness Tournament & Prediction Contest, and James takes Sanchez to task over his controversial voting motives. Also recent plays of Bridge City Poker, Butterfly, & King of Tokyo - and the best travel games to take on the road. Enjoy the show! (:30) DoaM Madness Champion http://www.challonge.com/DoaM22 - See the final bracket! http://www.dadsonamap.com Support the Show - Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/dadsonamap Twitter and Instagram - @dadsonamap BGG Guild - http://tiny.cc/DoaMGuild Merch Store - https://teespring.com/stores/dads-on-a-map Contact us at dadsonamap@gmail.com | |||
| COIN Collectors #9: Interview with Jason Carr, GMT Games. | 20 Mar 2022 | 01:05:54 | |
To celebrate a year of COIN Collectors episodes, we interview Jason Carr, the director of game development at GMT games. We discuss Jason's background, what makes a COIN game a COIN game, the future of COIN and Irregular conflict series, and many other topics. This interview was a ton of fun, and we hope that you enjoy the discussion as much as we did. 00:00:53 – Introduction | |||
| #60: Live from DoaMcoN Jr! | 14 Mar 2022 | 00:51:01 | |
Live thoughts and impressions from DoaMcoN Jr - a midwest mini meetup of DoaMers. Join James, Zach, Phil, and Mark and many special guests as we chat about the event, the food, the games we played, and the hilarity that ensued. Enjoy! http://www.dadsonamap.com Support the Show - Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/dadsonamap Twitter and Instagram - @dadsonamap BGG Guild - http://tiny.cc/DoaMGuild Merch Store - https://teespring.com/stores/dads-on-a-map Contact us at dadsonamap@gmail.com | |||
| Choo Choo Crew #16: Chicago Express Expansions | 07 Mar 2022 | 01:38:35 | |
On today's show we cover the much asked about but rarely talked about expansions to one of our favorite games - Chicago Express! We also cover our favorite Train Game Event in Quad Jumps and recent plays of the Riding Series, 1861, Southern Pacific, 18Rhl, Mini Express and GM&O. Enjoy the show!
Intro - 0:00 Quadjumps - Favorite Event - 4:05 Auction Recap - 10:50 Recent Plays: 1861 - 27:00 Southern Pacific: 35:50 18Rhl - 39:55 Mini Express - 47:30 GM&O - 55:00 Main Topic - 57:50 Erie Railroad Company - 59:20 Narrow Gauge - 1:11:00 Nickel Plate Road - 1:21:10 Wrap Up - 1:30:40 Outro - 1:34:11
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| #126: Print & Playing like a Pro w/ Stephan & Dan | 21 Apr 2025 | 02:12:11 | |
It's arts & crafts time! Ever wanted to get in to Print & Playing games but didn't know where to start? James brings along DoaM friends and PNP gurus Stephan & Dan to help you out. Where to start, what all you can make, and how to take it to the next level when you're ready. Also recent plays of The Great Zimbabwe, Streetcar Suburb, and Riichi Mahjong. Enjoy the show! 00:49 Welcome & Housekeeping PNP topics include Why we do it, How to get started, Materials to use, What kind of games to make, Next level PNPing with die cutters, Redrawing, and our personal recommendation for your must PNP game.
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| #59: DoaM Madness Selection Show | 28 Feb 2022 | 01:29:08 | |
DoaM Madness season is here! Grab your bracket, cast your votes, crown DoaM's #1 game! James & Sanchez run down all 128 games in the tournament, give their picks, and also talk recent plays of Dolmen, Beyond the Sun, and Eyelet. Enjoy! (2:30) New Patrons & Dylan's Twitch Marathon! Submit your bracket (Closes March 1) or follow along: http://www.challonge.com/DoaM22 http://www.dadsonamap.com Support the Show - Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/dadsonamap Twitter and Instagram - @dadsonamap BGG Guild - http://tiny.cc/DoaMGuild Merch Store - https://teespring.com/stores/dads-on-a-map Contact us at dadsonamap@gmail.com | |||
| Hittin' Dits #4: Online 18xx Leagues & Tournament Mindset | 22 Feb 2022 | 00:48:48 | |
Join Joe, James, Zach, and Mike for this short line podcast as we talk online 18xx Leagues and specifically the current 1830 League and how we're faring in it. We'll also chat about the proper mindset when you're in tournament play. Enjoy the show! http://www.dadsonamap.com http://www.twitch.tv/choochoocrew https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIiB1kOCxeuSYyXamoCPdwQ Support the Show - Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/dadsonamap Twitter - @dadsonamap Instagram - @choo_choo_crew_podcast BGG Guild - http://tiny.cc/DoaMGuild Merch Store - https://teespring.com/stores/dads-on-a-map Contact us at dadsonamap@gmail.com | |||
| #58: Board Game Former Flames | 14 Feb 2022 | 01:40:32 | |
Breaking up is hard to do! Here on Valentine's Day we take a look back at some of our board game Former Flames and see who still lingers in our minds. Also recent plays of SHASN, Feast for Odin, Streetcar Suburb, Gheos and more! Enjoy the show! (:35) Super Bowl Chatter http://www.dadsonamap.com Support the Show - Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/dadsonamap Twitter and Instagram - @dadsonamap BGG Guild - http://tiny.cc/DoaMGuild Merch Store - https://teespring.com/stores/dads-on-a-map Contact us at dadsonamap@gmail.com | |||