Episode 280 – Teachers, Awesomeness, and Dave Beck
We’ve got a great show this week! We’ll be sharing what’s awesome this week in tabletop gaming, discussing our thoughts on the hobby, visiting the Shelf of Shame Support...
Episode 279 – Magic, Hotels, and Monthly Games
In this episode, Michael and Doug share what’s awesome this week in tabletop gaming, including winning contests and new game releases. They also discuss expanding into other parts of...
Episode 278 – GenCon 2026 Recap Show
In this episode, Doug and Michael do a thorough follow-up of GenCon. They dive into the show’s headlines, along with their surprises, misses, and overall impressions. 00:00:20 – Welcome...
Episode 277 – GenCon Day 2
In this episode, Doug and Michael discuss their Day 2 at GenCon! They discuss experiences in the exhibit hall, the Allplay new game announcements, AEG Big Game Night, and...
Episode 276 – GenCon Day 1
In this episode, Doug and Michael discuss their Day 1 at GenCon! They discuss experiences in the exhibit hall, the hottest games, and instant reactions to a great first...
Episode 275 – Harrison Dunn, Gencon, and Blind Rank
In this week’s episode, Doug and Michael share Michael’s 2026 purchasing plan, talk solo games, discuss convention tips, preview Gencon with guest Harrison Dunn, and play a game of...
Episode 274 – Phill Klamm, Lorcana, and Troll Er No
In this episode we’ll be sharing what’s awesome this week in tabletop gaming, discuss reprinting games and going on game buying sabbatical. Lastly we chat with guest Phill Klamm...
Episode 273 – Paul Salomon, The Spiel Des Jahres, and Giant Thumbs
This week we’ll be sharing what’s awesome this week in tabletop gaming, discuss industry awards and balancing fun with winning, chat with designer and developer Paul Salomon from GameHead...
Episode 272 – Expansion Extravaganza #1
This week Doug & Michael discuss upcoming releases from Stonemaier Games, Horrible Guild, and Pandasaurus Games, express gratitude to a local game store, ponder the best way to introduce...
Episode 271 – Great Games, America, and Complainers
In this week’s episode Doug and Michael discuss the latest news and headlines including a new edition of Parks and data from Origins Game Fair. In addition, they also...
Episode 270 – Origins, Reviews, and Complexity
In this week’s show we’ll be discussing some of the latest headlines like the Origins Game Fair, share what’s on our minds including game complexity and the difficulty of...
Episode 269 – Collection Selection Draft & Stupid Money in Crowdfunding
In this Episode Doug & Michael discuss some of the latest headlines like the Catan Championships and the latest Dominion expansion, share what’s on our minds about Bog Box...
Episode 268: Great Moments In Gameschooling, TCGs, and 2021
In this episode Doug & Michael talk about the latest news including Amigo reprints and Asmodee. They also debate who spends more money, Trading Card Game Players or Board...
Episode 267: ACD Expo 2026 Recap
This week, Doug and Michael recap their experiences at ACD Expo 2026, one of the tabletop gaming industry’s premier retailer trade shows held in Madison, Wisconsin. The hosts discuss...
Episode 266 – Weird Games, Ties, and Bluey
In this episode Doug and Michael follow-up on some Spiel des Jahres News and Speculate on Bluey Catan. They also discuss games ending in ties and the allure of...
Episode 265 – Nominees, Box Sizes, and Old Games
In this episode Doug and Michael discuss the latest news in gaming, including the Spiel Des Jahres nominees. We also discuss gamer’s and their obsession with box sizes. We...
Episode 264: Awards, Flea Markets, Campaign Games and Pandemic Legacy
Join Doug and Michael as they explore the latest in board gaming, including the Board Game Geek Awards. Doug discusses a recent flea market experience. Michael features campaign games...
Episode 263 – Hey Pa, There’s a Goat on the Roof!
This week we’ll be discussing some of the latest headlines including a slew of game announcements. We’ll chat about what’s on our mind like solo games and deck-building. We...
Episode 262 – Reprints, Mensa, Lifestyle Games, and a Monthly Game Roundup
In this episode, we explore the latest in board gaming, including reprints of Guillotine and The Voyages of Marco Polo and Mensa Select Winners. We explore the concept of...
Episode 261 – Unplayed Games, CCGs, and Hobbit Cards
Join us as we explore the latest in board gaming, share insights on unplayed gems, and discuss the evolving landscape of collectible card games. We also Blind Rank some...
Episode 260 – Major Reprint, Crowdfunding, Stupid Money, and the Top Games From 2016
This week, Doug and Michail discuss some of the latest headlines, like the reprinting of Mechs vs. Minions. They also talk about large publishers crowdfunding and content creator objectivity....
Episode 259 – Playing Games with GOATs, The Op, and Troll er No
Join us as we explore upcoming releases from The OP, discuss the balance between old and new games, and play a fun game of Troll or No with Andrew...
Episode 258 – The King’s Gambit, Disliking Games, and Monthly Roundup
Join Doug and Michael as they explore the latest in board gaming, including new game announcements, discuss whether being terrible at a game influences our opinion of that games,...
Episode 257 – Solo Games, Food, & Hypotheticals
Join Doug and Michael as they explore the latest in board gaming, share humorous airport gaming stories, discuss upcoming game releases, and dive into thought-provoking hypothetical scenarios about game...
Episode 256 – This Insert Is Overflowing
Join us as we explore the intricacies of board game design, publishing challenges, and our personal shelves of shame. We delve into topics like game insert frustrations, industry insights,...
Episode 255 – Rules, Reviews, and Ratings (Video)
Join Doug and Michael as they explore the latest in board game news, share insights on game complexity, play mats, game acquisition, and play Redacted Reviews, a fun game...
Episode 254 – Playtimes, Deluxe Editions, and Monthly Game Round Up
In this episode of Board Game Radio, hosts Doug and Michael discuss the latest happenings in the board game industry, including Asmodee’s acquisition of a popular title and the...
Episode 253 – Analysis Paralysis, 3-D Printing, and Blind Rank
In this episode of Board Game Radio, hosts Doug and Michael discuss the latest news in the board game world, including Netflix’s upcoming Ticket to Ride movie and the...
Episode 252 – Hidden Gems, Cooling Mechanisms, Game Roundup
In this episode of Board Game Radio, Doug and Michael discuss various topics including new game releases and industry news. They explore the concept of hidden gems in the...
Board Game Radio Launches
Board Game Radio Launches as the Exciting Evolution of the Beloved Game Schooler Podcast February 12, 2026 – The tabletop gaming community has a fresh voice to celebrate: Board Game Radio,...
Episode 251 – Board Game Radio, Crowdfunding, Top 10 of 2025
In this episode of Board Game Radio, hosts Doug and Michael discuss the transition from their previous podcast, Game Schooler, to their new format. They share their excitement about...
Episode 250 – Looking Back, Looking Forward
In this reflective episode of the Game Schooler podcast, hosts Doug and Michael celebrate 250 episodes by looking back on their journey, discussing the evolution of their show, and...
Episode 249 – Top Games from 2024 (Revisited)
In this episode of the Game Schooler Podcast, hosts Doug and Michael revisit their top 10 games from 2024, discussing various titles and their experiences with each game. They...
Episode 248 – Michael’s Top 25 Games of All-Time
In this episode, Michael and Doug explore Michael’s top 25 board games of all time, discussing various themes, mechanics, and personal experiences with each game. From cooperative games like...
Episode 247 – 24 Games Challenge: What Would You Keep?
In this episode of the Game Schooler podcast, hosts Doug and Michael explore the concept of curating a board game collection down to just 24 games. Doug shares his...
Episode 246 – Stranger Things In The UK
In this week’s episode we’ll cover Ticket to Ride: United Kingdom, Stranger Things: Upside Down, answer questions in the School of Gaming and say Thank You to some very...