Explore every episode of the podcast Positively Board Gaming
| Title | Pub. Date | Duration | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charity Auction and King's Gambit | 15 oct. 2026 | 00:42:09 | |
This week on Positively Board Gaming, Jamey and Mitchell talk about the Stonemaier games Charity Auction, and the crowdfunding campaign for King's Gambit. Board games, board game podcast, positively board gaming podcast, board game reviews, positive board game reviews, Jamey Stegmaier, Mitchell Whitfield, game reviews, King's gambit, King's gambit board game, Stonemaier Games, crowdfunding, kickstarter, Gamefound | |||
| Nerd Weekend and Being in the Moment | 08 oct. 2026 | 00:36:38 | |
In this episode of Positively Board Gaming, Jamey talks about his weekend of food, friends and fun, and Mitchell talks about the importance of staying in the moment. Board games, board game podcast, positively board gaming podcast, board game reviews, positive board game reviews, Jamey Stegmaier, Mitchell Whitfield, game reviews | |||
| Second Chances and DiceQuest Unboxing | 01 oct. 2026 | 00:36:36 | |
In this episode of Positively Board Gaming, Jamey and Mitchell talk about games that they need to give a second chance, and Mitchell does a live unboxing of DiceQuest from Skytear games. Do you have a game that you'd like to give a second chance, or a game that you recently enjoyed unboxing? Let us know with a comment! Board games, board game podcast, positively board gaming podcast, board game reviews, positive board game reviews, Jamey Stegmaier, Mitchell Whitfield, game reviews, vindication board game, dice quest board game, giving board games a second chance | |||
| Braided Skies and Diablo 5 | 24 sept. 2026 | 00:39:14 | |
This week on Positively Board Gaming, Jamey and Mitchell talk all about Stonemaier's latest game, Braided Skies, and Blizzard's Diablo 5 announcement. Board games, board game podcast, positively board gaming podcast, board game reviews, positive board game reviews, Jamey Stegmaier, Mitchell Whitfield, game reviews, Braided Skies board game, blizzard, BlizzCon, Diablo, Diablo 5 | |||
| Askalotl Live Play, Hell of a Deal, and a New Stonemaier Game? | 17 sept. 2026 | 00:36:28 | |
This week on Positively Board gaming, Mitchell and Jamey play Askalotl live, Mitchell talks about his experience with Hell of a Deal, and a new board game release from Stonemaier...? Board games, board game podcast, positively board gaming podcast, board game reviews, positive board game reviews, Jamey Stegmaier, Mitchell Whitfield, game reviews, askalotl, askalotl review, askalotl liveplay, hell of a deal board game review, new stonemaier game | |||
| August Game Day and Positivity | 10 sept. 2026 | 00:35:02 | |
This week on Positively Board Gaming, Jamey and Mitchell talk about Jamey's big game day, and the importance of staying positive in the board game hobby. Board games, board game podcast, positively board gaming podcast, board game reviews, positive board game reviews, Jamey Stegmaier, Mitchell Whitfield, game reviews, positivity, board game positivity | |||
| Poker Peril and Our Top 3 Dog Games | 03 sept. 2026 | 00:37:58 | |
In this week's episode of Positively Board gaming, Mitchell talks about playing Poker Peril at Gen Con, and Jamey talks about his top three dog-themed games. Do you have a favorite game that you played at Gen Con, or a game that you love with a dog theme? Let us know with a comment! Board games, board game podcast, positively board gaming podcast, board game reviews, positive board game reviews, Jamey Stegmaier, Mitchell Whitfield, game reviews, poker peril, poker peril game, poker themed board games, dog board games, board games with dogs, dog themed board games | |||
| Magic The Gathering & Iceland | 27 août 2026 | 00:40:19 | |
In this week's epidsode of Positively Board Gaming, Jamey and Mitchell talk about Jamey's recent trip to Iceland and the games that were played, and Mitchell shares his first experience playing Magic the Gathering. Have you traveled recently and brought games with you, or have you recently played a game for the first time that's been around for a while? Let us know with a comment!! Board games, board game podcast, positively board gaming podcast, board game reviews, positive board game reviews, Jamey Stegmaier, Mitchell Whitfield, game reviews, magic the gathering, first time playing magic the gathering, Iceland, playing games in Iceland, board games in iceland | |||
| Games That Are Always On Our Minds | 20 août 2026 | 00:36:50 | |
On this week's episode of Positively Board Gaming, Jamey and Mitchell talk about games that always seem to be on their minds. Do you have a game that you just can't get out of your head? Let us know with a comment! Board games, board game podcast, positively board gaming podcast, board game reviews, positive board game reviews, Jamey Stegmaier, Mitchell Whitfield, game reviews, favorite games, our favorite board games, favorite Board games | |||
| Sound as a Mechanism & Pledge it Live | 13 août 2026 | 00:39:13 | |
This week on Positively Board gaming, Jamey talks about games that use sound as a mechanism, and Mitchell pledges a game live during the podcast! Do you have a favorite game that uses sound as a mechanism, or have you recently backed a board game through crowdfunding? Let us know! Board games, board game podcast, positively board gaming podcast, board game reviews, positive board game reviews, Jamey Stegmaier, Mitchell Whitfield, game reviews, sound in board games, crowdfunding, crowdfunding board games
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| Gen Con 2026 | 06 août 2026 | 00:34:23 | |
This episode of Positively Board Gaming is all about Gen Con 2026. Mitchell attended his first Gen Con ever, and he shares his experience with Jamey...including games that were played, games that were purchased, and people he was able to spend some time with. Have some questions about this year's Gen Con? Ask us in the comment section! Board games, board game podcast, positively board gaming podcast, board game reviews, positive board game reviews, Jamey Stegmaier, Mitchell Whitfield, game reviews, Gen Con, Gen Con 2026, Games at Gen Con 2026
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| Gen Con 2026 Preview | 30 juil. 2026 | 00:40:21 | |
Episode 71 is all about getting ready for Gen Con, and all of the games that Jamey and Mitchell are excited about. Do you have a game premiering at Gen Con that you're excited about? Let us know with a comment!! Board games, board game podcast, positively board gaming podcast, board game reviews, positive board game reviews, Jamey Stegmaier, Mitchell Whitfield, game reviews, Get Con, Gen Con preview, Gen Con 2026, Gen Con 2026 preview
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| Seamless Expansions and A Few Questions | 23 juil. 2026 | 00:39:00 | |
On episode 70 of Positively Board Gaming, Jamey talks about board game expansions that give you more of what you love, and Mitchell puts Jamey on the hot-seat with some questions he's been wanting to ask... Do you have a favorite board game expansion that you've been adding to your game, or maybe a question for Jamey or Mitchell? Let us know with a comment!! Board games, board game podcast, positively board gaming podcast, board game reviews, positive board game reviews, Jamey Stegmaier, Mitchell Whitfield, game reviews, board game expansions, best board game expansions, questions for Jamey Stegmaier, questions for Mitchell Whitfield
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| World of Warcraft and Lifestyle Games | 16 juil. 2026 | 00:38:14 | |
In this episode, Jamey and Mitchell go all-in on World of Warcraft and other lifestyle games. All this and more, on episode 69 of Positively Board Gaming! Board games, board game podcast, positively board gaming podcast, board game reviews, positive board game reviews, Jamey Stegmaier, Mitchell Whitfield, game reviews, world of warcraft, lifestyle games
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| Heroes and Villains & Mahjong | 09 juil. 2026 | 00:37:16 | |
In this episode, Jamey and Mitchell talk about the new expansion for Origin Story and what they both love about the classic game, Mahjong. All of this and more, on episode 68 of Positively Board Gaming! Board games, board game podcast, positively board gaming podcast, board game reviews, positive board game reviews, Jamey Stegmaier, Mitchell Whitfield, game reviews, mahjong, origin story, origin story expansion
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| Wingspan Pocket and Crowdfunding | 02 juil. 2026 | 00:35:01 | |
On episode 67, it's all about Stonemaier's latest release, Wingspan Pocket, and the challenges of releasing crowdfunded games to retail before backers get their copies. All this and more, on this week's episode of Positively Board gaming! Board games, board game podcast, positively board gaming podcast, board game reviews, positive board game reviews, Jamey Stegmaier, Mitchell Whitfield, game reviews, wingspan, wingspan review, wingspan pocket, crowdfunded games
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| Duel of Meloch and New Games | 25 juin 2026 | 00:38:07 | |
In this episode, Jamey reveals his new game, Duel of Meloch, and Mitchell talks about the new games on his desk. All of this and more, on this week's episode of Positively Board Gaming. Board games, board game podcast, positively board gaming podcast, board game reviews, positive board game reviews, Jamey Stegmaier, Mitchell Whitfield, game reviews, new games, Duel of Meloch
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| Ask Us Anything | 18 juin 2026 | 01:01:25 | |
This week, Mitchell and Jamey hand the show over to the listeners with an "ask us anything" live episode (recorded on June 12th). Big thanks to the Positively Board Gaming audience for joining the live show and coming up with some great questions! Board games, board game podcast, positively board gaming podcast, board game reviews, positive board game reviews, Jamey Stegmaier, Mitchell Whitfield, game reviews, positively board gaming live show
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| Priorities Liveplay and IP Game Design | 11 juin 2026 | 00:37:52 | |
This week on Positively Board Gaming, Jamey and Mitchell play Priorities live, and talk about the challenges of creating a board game based on an IP. Do you have something that you'd like us to talk about? Let us know with a comment below! Board games, board game podcast, positively board gaming podcast, board game reviews, positive board game reviews, Jamey Stegmaier, Mitchell Whitfield, game reviews, IP game design, game design, priorities board game
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| Lord of Loot and Shedding Games | 04 juin 2026 | 00:34:22 | |
In episode 63 of Positively Board gaming, Jamey and Mitchell take a look at Lord of Loot and talk about their favorite shedding games. Have you tried Lord of Loot...or do you have a favorite game that uses shedding as a mechanism? Let us know with a comment!! Board games, board game podcast, positively board gaming podcast, board game reviews, positive board game reviews, Jamey Stegmaier, Mitchell Whitfield, game reviews, lord of loot. lord of loot board game, scout board game, hearts card game, shedding games
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| Geekway to the West and Shelf Decisions | 28 mai 2026 | 00:35:46 | |
On Episode 62 of Positively Board Gaming, Jamey and Mitchell talk about the St. Louis-based board gaming convention Geekway to the West, and having to reorganize your shelves when new games start coming in... Board games, board game podcast, positively board gaming podcast, board game reviews, positive board game reviews, Jamey Stegmaier, Mitchell Whitfield, game reviews, Geekway to the West, organizing board games, how to organize board games
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| Ireland and Irish Games | 21 mai 2026 | 00:34:56 | |
To celebrate Jamey's trip to Ireland, episode 61 of Positively Board gaming is all about Ireland and games with an Irish theme or backdrop. Do you have a game that reminds you of Ireland? let us know with a comment!! Board games, board game podcast, positively board gaming podcast, board game reviews, positive board game reviews, Jamey Stegmaier, Mitchell Whitfield, game reviews, Irish games, games with an Irish theme, Irish board games, board games from Ireland
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| 3 Games For Mitchell and The Ultimate Board game Store | 14 mai 2026 | 00:38:13 | |
In episode 60 of Positively Board Gaming, Jamey talks about three games that match three of Mitchell's film and television projects, and Mitchell tries to create the ultimate friendly local game store. Do you have something that you'd like to hear the guys talk about? Let them know with a comment below!! Board games, board game podcast, positively board gaming podcast, board game reviews, positive board game reviews, Jamey Stegmaier, Mitchell Whitfield, game reviews, board game stores, building the ultimate board game store, TMNT, Friends, My Cousin Vinny
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| Stuff We Love | 07 mai 2026 | 00:35:48 | |
On episode 59 of Positively Board Gaming, Mitchell and Jamey talk about--you guessed...stuff they love! If you have a favorite book, game, movie or TV show that you love, let us know with a comment... Board games, board game podcast, positively board gaming podcast, board game reviews, positive board game reviews, Jamey Stegmaier, Mitchell Whitfield, game reviews, favorite movie, favorite board game, favorite television show, favorite book
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| Tabletop Power Rankings and Digital Games | 30 avr. 2026 | 00:34:53 | |
On episode 58 of Positively Board gaming Jamey and Mitchell talk about board game power rankings, and some of their favorite digital games. Board games, board game podcast, positively board gaming podcast, board game reviews, positive board game reviews, Jamey Stegmaier, Mitchell Whitfield, game reviews, board game rankings, digital games, mobile games, favorite mobile games
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| Classic Card Games and Huddle | 23 avr. 2026 | 00:32:33 | |
In episode 57 of Positively Board gaming, Mitchell and Jamey talk about their favorite card games, and Mitchell shares some of the things he loves about Huddle, the fantasy football board game. Do you have a favorite card game that you'd like to share...or have you also tried Huddle? Let us know with a comment!! Board games, board game podcast, positively board gaming podcast, board game reviews, positive board game reviews, Jamey Stegmaier, Mitchell Whitfield, game reviews, card games, favorite card games, hearts card game, bridge card game, poker, Huddle board game
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| New on Mitchell's Shelf & Hilarious Games | 20 avr. 2026 | 00:30:55 | |
(This episode was re-uploaded on April 19th to fix a technical error) On episode 56 of Positively Board Gaming, Mitchell and Jamey talk about new games on Mitchell's shelf and games that keep them laughing. Do you have a new game that you're looking forward to, or a game that always brings laughter to the table? Let us know with a comment!! Board games, board game podcast, positively board gaming podcast, board game reviews, positive board game reviews, Jamey Stegmaier, Mitchell Whitfield, game reviews, crowdfunding, kickstarter, Gamefound, new board games, games that make you laugh
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| Movies and TV Shows Based on Games, & Crowdfunding | 09 avr. 2026 | 00:36:45 | |
On episode 55 of Positively Board Gaming, Jamey and Mitchell talk about TV shows and Movies that are based on games, and what crowdfunded games they are looking forward to receiving. Do you have a favorite game that was made into a movie or television show...or a game that you pledged through crowdfunding that you're looking forward to playing? Let us know with a comment!! Board games, board game podcast, positively board gaming podcast, board game reviews, positive board game reviews, Jamey Stegmaier, Mitchell Whitfield, game reviews, crowdfunding, kickstarter, Gamefound, tv shows based on games, movies based on games
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| A Modern Game of Life and Stonemaier April Fools | 02 avr. 2026 | 00:34:36 | |
On episode 54 of Positively Board Gaming, Jamey and Mitchell talk about what a modern version of The Game of Life might look like, and what Stonemaier has in store for us this year on April Fools day. Board games, board game podcast, positively board gaming podcast, board game reviews, positive board game reviews, Jamey Stegmaier, Mitchell Whitfield, game reviews, the game of life, April fools, Stonemaier Games April fools
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| Binge-Worthy Games, and Fringe the Board Game | 26 mars 2026 | 00:32:33 | |
In episode 53 of Positively Board Gaming, Mitchell and Jamey talk about board games that they love to binge, and what a game based on the television series Fringe might look like. Do you have a game that you love playing over and over again, or a favorite TV show or movie that you'd like to see made into a board game? Let us know with a comment below!! Board games, board game podcast, positively board gaming podcast, board game reviews, positive board game reviews, Jamey Stegmaier, Mitchell Whitfield, game reviews, board game binging, fringe the board game, tv shows made into games,
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| Our Top 3 Mining Games, and Games We Wish We Were Better At | 19 mars 2026 | 00:33:32 | |
In Episode 52 of Positively Board Gaming, Jamey and Mitchell talk about their favorite mining games, and games they wish they were better at. Do you have a favorite mining game or a game you want to get better at playing? Let us know with a comment! Board games, board game podcast, positively board gaming podcast, board game reviews, positive board game reviews, Jamey Stegmaier, Mitchell Whitfield, game reviews, mining games, space base board game, dice miner board game, fire tower board game
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| Delayed Gratification and What is it About Custom Dice? | 12 mars 2026 | 00:34:58 | |
On episode 51 of Positively Board gaming, Jamey and Mitchell talk about games that have a delayed gratification mechanism, and what they love about custom dice. Board games, board game podcast, positively board gaming podcast, board game reviews, positive board game reviews, Jamey Stegmaier, Mitchell Whitfield, game reviews, custom dice
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| Mitchell's Top 5 Games & Stuff We Love | 05 mars 2026 | 00:36:55 | |
In episode 50 of Positively Board gaming, Mitchell and Jamey talk about Mitchell's top five board games, and stuff that they love...including music, television shows and films. Thanks to everyone who helped us get to 50 episodes...and if you have a subject that you'd like us to discuss, let us know with a comment!! Board games, board game podcast, positively board gaming podcast, board game reviews, positive board game reviews, Jamey Stegmaier, Mitchell Whitfield, game reviews, top 5 games, stuff we love, favorite music, favorite tv show, favorite movie, comic hunters board game, duel for middle earth, the gang card game, origin story board game, vantage board game review
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| Mitchell's Top 10 (Part 1) and America's Birds | 26 févr. 2026 | 00:36:17 | |
On episode 49 of Positively Board Gaming, Mitchell Shares the first half of his current top 10 games, and Jamey will find Mitchell's spirit Animal from the recently-released Wingspan America's Expansion. Board games, board game podcast, positively board gaming podcast, board game reviews, positive board game reviews, Jamey Stegmaier, Mitchell Whitfield, game reviews, top ten board games, Wingspan, Wingspan Americas Expansion Wingspan expansion
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| Olympics, Valentine's, Pigs and Plagues | 19 févr. 2026 | 00:34:30 | |
In episode 48 of the Positively Board Gaming Podcast, Mitchell and Jamey talk about the Olympics, Valentine's Day, and games they've never talked about before on the show. Do you have a favorite game that you like to play on Valentine's Day? Let us know with a comment! Board games, board game podcast, positively board gaming podcast, board game reviews, positive board game reviews, Jamey Stegmaier, Mitchell Whitfield, game reviews, Pass the Pigs game, Tokaido Duo, Heroquest, Smitten card game
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| Positive Player Interaction and Huddle the Fantasy Football Game | 12 févr. 2026 | 00:31:46 | |
On episode 47 of Positively Board Gaming, Mitchell and Jamey talk about positive player interactions, and Huddle, the fantasy football board game. Do you have a game with positive player interactions that you'd like to talk about...or a game with an unusual theme that you never thought could be made into a board game? Let us know with a comment!! Board games, board game podcast, positively board gaming podcast, board game reviews, positive board game reviews, Jamey Stegmaier, Mitchell Whitfield, game reviews, Huddle board game, positive player interactions, Earth board game, apiary board game, downforce board game
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| Games On Our Minds and Card Rivers | 05 févr. 2026 | 00:25:27 | |
On Episode 46 of the Positively Board gaming Podcast, Jamey goes solo and talks about games that have been on our minds and card rivers. If you have a game that's been on your mind lately, or want to share your favorite game with a card river, let us know with a comment below! Board games, board game podcast, positively board gaming podcast, board game reviews, positive board game reviews, Jamey Stegmaier, Mitchell Whitfield, game reviews, games on our minds, card rivers, games with card rivers
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| Lord of the Rings Games and Games We Never Knew We'd Love | 29 janv. 2026 | 00:34:08 | |
In episode 45 of Positively Board Gaming, Jamey talks about his favorite Lord of the Rings games, and Mitchell discusses game-types he was pleasantly surprised by. Board games, board game podcast, positively board gaming podcast, board game reviews, positive board game reviews, Jamey Stegmaier, Mitchell Whitfield, game reviews, lord of the rings games, duel for Middle earth, love letters hobbit, journeys in middle earth, Summoner wars, deck building games, trick taking games, dexterity games
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| Geekway Mini and Escapism with Board Games | 22 janv. 2026 | 00:33:16 | |
Welcome to episode 44 of the Positively Board Gaming Podcast! In this episode, Jamey talks about his experience at Geekway Mini in St. Louis, while Mitchell discusses how we can use board games as a positive way of escaping from the real world. If you enjoy what you hear, please feel free to subscribe to the podcast and leave us a comment. Board games, board game podcast, positively board gaming podcast, board game reviews, positive board game reviews, Jamey Stegmaier, Mitchell Whitfield, game reviews, geekway, geekway mini, escaping in to board games, moon colony bloodbath, biome board game, spots board game, geekway to the west
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| Accessible House Rules & 3D Printing | 16 janv. 2026 | 00:30:18 | |
In this episode of Positively Board Gaming, Jamey discusses minor house rules that make games more accessible, and Mitchell talks about his newfound love of 3D printing. Welcome to Positively Board Gaming episode 43! Board games, board game podcast, positively board gaming podcast, board game reviews, positive board game reviews, Jamey Stegmaier, Mitchell Whitfield, game reviews, house rules, board game house rules, 3d printing, 3d printing for board games, board game inserts, board game miniatures
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| In-Game Occupations and New Expansions for Older games | 08 janv. 2026 | 00:34:34 | |
In episode 42 of Positively Board gaming, Jamey and Mitchell explore their favorite occupations when playing games, and talk about the newest expansions for Stonemaier's oldest games. Do you have a favorite in-game occupation? Is there an older game that you would like to see a new expansion for? Let us know with a comment!! Board games, board game podcast, positively board gaming podcast, board game reviews, positive board game reviews, Jamey Stegmaier, Mitchell Whitfield, game reviews, wingspan, wingspan expansion, euphoria board game, euphoria board game expansion, scythe board game, scythe board game expansion, viticulture, viticulture board game expansion
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| Meaningful Creations and Play | 01 janv. 2026 | 00:36:08 | |
Happy New Year! In this episode of Positively Board Gaming, Jamey and Mitchell talk about the meaningful experiences that they are looking forward to in 2026, and New Year's resolutions for board gamers... Board games, board game podcast, positively board gaming podcast, board game reviews, positive board game reviews, Jamey Stegmaier, Mitchell Whitfield, game reviews
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| Ask Us Anything! Positively Board Gaming Live... | 25 déc. 2025 | 00:57:19 | |
On this 40th episode of Positively Board Gaming, Jamey and Mitchell take the show live and answer all of your questions...from holiday gaming and treats, to what you, the listeners, are looking forward to this holiday season. We hope you've enjoyed spending the last 40 weeks with us, and we're excited for what's to come; so make sure you subscribe...and leave us a comment if there's something that you'd like us to talk about! Happy Holidays, from all of us at Positively Board gaming:-) Board games, board game podcast, positively board gaming podcast, board game reviews, positive board game reviews, Jamey Stegmaier, Mitchell Whitfield, game reviews
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| Epic Food, Gaming Love Languages, and Games We're Itching to Play | 18 déc. 2025 | 00:40:06 | |
Board games to play next, from Sushi Go Party to Gloomhaven Second Edition. Mitchell and Jamey swap “can’t-wait-to-play” picks, plus a smart take on game gifting and love languages. 00:00 – Welcome to Episode 39 01:12 – Live show timing talk 03:14 – Treat of the day, recovery, comfort food 13:44 – Mitchell’s “games I’m excited to play” list begins 15:10 – Sushi Go, Sushi Go Party, Sushi Roll 16:04 – Star Wars deck-building, Mandalorian add-on 16:25 – Invincible: The Card Game and Astro Knights system 17:13 – Mistwind and the flying whales hook 19:36 – Malia: Lands of Legends and time-of-day choices 22:21 – Trading in Gloomhaven for Second Edition 22:42 – Rove 23:57 – Jamie’s picks: Holiday Hills and Emberleaf 25:04 – Board game gift giving and love languages 40:01 – Wrap and goodbye Positively Board Gaming, board games to play, games to get to the table, Sushi Go Party, Sushi Go, Sushi Roll, Star Wars deckbuilding game, Mandalorian deckbuilding, Invincible card game, Astro Knights, Mistwind, flying whales board game, Malia Lands of Legends, Gloomhaven second edition, Rove board game, Holiday Hills board game, Emberleaf board game, board game gift ideas, board game love languages , board game podcast, board game reviews, Mitchell Whitfield, Jamey Stegmaier
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| Pax Unplugged & Things to Be Thankful For in 2025 | 11 déc. 2025 | 00:37:27 | |
In this episode of Positively Board Gaming, Mitchell and Jamey talk about Pax Unplugged, and things to be grateful for in 2025. Is there something or someone you're grateful for in the board gaming world? Were you able to attend Pax Unplugged this year? Let us know with a comment!! board games, board game reviews, board game podcast, pax unplugged, Stonemaier games, Jamey Stegmaier, Mitchell Whitfield
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| "New to Us" Games...and What Bird Am I? | 04 déc. 2025 | 00:35:21 | |
In this episode of Positively Board Gaming, Mitchell and Jamey talk about "new to them" games that they've played in the past week, and Jamey tells Mitchell what bird he is (once you listen, it will make sense!). Enjoying the podcast? Make sure you subscribe and leave us a comment! board game convention, PAX Unplugged review, playing games with kids, Sushi Roll game, Patchwork board game, That’s Not a Hat, Bonanza card game, family board games, Stonemaier Games podcast, board game recommendations, teaching board games to kids, tabletop gaming conversation, board game podcast, board games, board game reviews
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| Conventions and Gaming with Kids | 27 nov. 2025 | 00:36:29 | |
This episode breaks down the joy of board game conventions, why playing with designers changes everything, and how to choose games that work for kids. Mitchell and Jamey compare road trips, share new Trader Joe’s finds, and talk through the magic of discovering games that are new to you, even if they have been out for years. Chapters 00:00 – Banter and opening 00:56 – Why Jamey drove instead of flying 01:48 – Deer on highways and rural driving risks 03:56 – Tension and fatigue from long drives 05:09 – Family visit and birthday celebration 06:01 – Gelati Salt and Trader Joe’s stop 06:16 – PB&C crispy sticks 07:19 – Peanut butter crispy rice bites 07:35 – Pumpkin sandwich cookies 08:40 – How Trader Joe’s trains staff 11:02 – Dragon Dice and dice bag envy 12:58 – Why PAX Unplugged matters 13:40 – Joy of board game conventions 16:26 – Jamey’s three convention tiers 17:29 – Instant validation from strangers at conventions 17:57 – Discovering older games for the first time 19:44 – Playing with designers 22:54 – Jamey’s favorite part of Geekway 24:30 – Hotel stories 25:09 – Patchwork with Jamie’s nephew 27:09 – How That’s Not a Hat works 28:50 – Bonanza for large groups 29:09 – Sushi Roll as a hit for mixed ages 30:03 – What works for kids 31:23 – Things in Rings as an option 33:55 – Peanut butter M&M reward 35:29 – Listener questions and sign-off board game convention, PAX Unplugged review, playing games with kids, Sushi Roll game, Patchwork board game, That’s Not a Hat, Bonanza card game, family board games, Stonemaier Games podcast, board game recommendations, teaching board games to kids, tabletop gaming conversation, board game podcast, board games, board game reviews
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| Stuff We Love | 20 nov. 2025 | 00:39:45 | |
In this relaxed “Stuff We Love” episode of Positively Board Gaming, Mitchell Whitfield and Jamey Stegmaier share current favorite board games, an epic disc golf disaster, quick-hit video games you can play in short bursts, snack obsessions, and the TV shows that are eating their free time. Chapters 0:00 – Stuff We Love intro, puppy brain, and hearing loss with humor 04:41 – Jamey's comically bad disc golf round and managing expectations 12:07 – Pococo overview and why this trick-taking twist works 14:34 – Origin Story, The Gang, Spots, and the Farkle to Dragon Farkle plan 18:01 – Skull King expansion, new cards, and a softer way to add content 20:19 – Ten, Fire Tower, and heading to PAX Unplugged 22:29 – Dredge, the eerie fishing game with “one more day” loops 24:53 – Fast-session games: Diablo, Clash Royale, and mobile-friendly play 25:54 – Brookside dark chocolate berries and snack talk begins 27:35 – Trader Joe’s treats, everything bagel crackers, and cheese picks 30:50 – More Trader Joe’s favorites and listener snack requests 30:50 – Yellowjackets, Lost-style storytelling, and creepy first scenes 35:02 – Supernatural obsession, long-running shows, and Grey’s Anatomy 38:34 – Listener prompts and how to share your own bad day and favorites
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| Positive Player Interactions and Helpful Reviews | 13 nov. 2025 | 00:34:01 | |
In this episode of Positively Board Gaming, Jamey and Mitchell discuss positive player interactions and how they can make games more enjoyable; they also take some time to talk about what they look for in board game reviews and what's helpful to them. Enjoying the show? Make sure to subscribe and leave us a comment! board game reviews, Stonemaier Games, Essen Spiel, GenCon, Kickstarter board games, board game podcast, helpful board game reviews, Jamey Stegmaier, Mitchell Whitfield, positive interactions, board games
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| House Rules | 06 nov. 2025 | 00:32:27 | |
Board game house rules, player experience, and positive community etiquette—Jamey and Mitchell share smart, real-table examples from Zombicide, Lords of Waterdeep, and Red Rising, plus listener interaction, Essen/Spiel shout-outs, and a joy-filled “treats of the day” segment. Chapters 00:00 – Cold open, numbering debate and welcome 01:31 – “Treat of the day” setup 01:38 – Mitchell: LEGO Nintendo Game Boy nostalgia and build with his son 04:37 – Jamey: The Cup (St. Louis) and a mission about meaningful moments 07:32 – Essen/Spiel shout-outs and behind-the-scenes setup videos 10:51 – What’s arriving: Tend (Ivy Studios), Dice Throne: Outcasts, Malia: Land of Legends 14:38 – How the show flows (treats, “before we start,” surprise topics) 17:22 – Defining house rules: fixes vs. preference tweaks 19:29 – Examples: Zombicide deck order; removing certain cards in group play 23:26 – Designer lens: “fun first,” rules have reasons, test before you tell 26:07 – Sharing tweaks kindly so people can actually hear you 31:18 – Call for listener house rules + ways to comment 32:11 – Wrap-up and sign-off board game house rules, Zombicide Abomination, Lords of Waterdeep mandatory quests, Red Rising hand size banish rule, Stonemaier Games, Essen Spiel, GenCon, Kickstarter board games, Tend Ivy Studios, Dice Throne Outcasts, Malia Land of Legends, LEGO Nintendo Game Boy, The Cup St. Louis, board games, board game podcast, board game reviews, Jamey Stegmaier, Mitchell Whitfield
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