Explore every episode of the podcast Life Beyond Board Games
| Title | Pub. Date | Duration | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 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 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 | |||