Board Game Radio with Doug & Michael is a weekly tabletop gaming variety show. Join us as we explore what makes board games fun, memorable, and truly worth gathering around the table for — through casual conversation, stories, and a shared love of the hobby.
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Nov 13, 2026 · 1:14:05
This week on Board Game Radio, Doug and Michael kick off a brand-new experiment: the Board Game Radio Ultimate Collection, 100 games that fit in a single 5x5 Kallax. Plus, why…
Nov 6, 2026 · 1:25:45
This week on Board Game Radio, Doug and Michael survive a game-room catastrophe (barely) and ask how a crowdfunding campaign can end… and keep going. Then it's off to…
Oct 30, 2026 · 1:16:30
This week on Board Game Radio, Doug and Michael are back from Gamehole Con with crowdfunding scorecards, a confession about broken solo promises, and a Powerball plan that…
Oct 23, 2026 · 1:23:04
This week on Board Game Radio, Doug and Michael are reporting live from the floor of Gamehole Con 2026 in Madison, Wisconsin. No segments, no transitions, just wall-to-wall…
Oct 16, 2026 · 1:24:38
This week on Board Game Radio, Doug and Michael tackle some surprisingly tricky questions: Do we need a new term for strategy games, and how do you feel about kingmaking? In This…
Oct 9, 2026 · 1:13:33
This week on Board Game Radio, Doug and Michael tackle a question every campaign gamer eventually faces: What do you do with a campaign game after you’ve finished it? Keep it on…
Oct 2, 2026 · 1:30:19
This week on Board Game Radio, Doug and Michael dig into the art—and occasional pain—of teaching board games. What parts of teaching trip us up the most, and which games have…
Sep 25, 2026 · 1:36:18
This week on Board Game Radio, Doug and Michael celebrate one of the best parts of tabletop gaming: introducing the hobby to new players and seeing that moment when a game…
Sep 18, 2026 · 1:02:55
We’ve got a great show this week! We’ll be sharing what’s awesome this week in tabletop gaming, including some new crowdfunding campaigns. We'll discuss gaming cynicism and table…
Sep 11, 2026 · 1:11:01
We’ve got a great show this week! We’ll be sharing what’s awesome this week in tabletop gaming, discussing family games on BoardGameGeek, and revisiting GenCon Hotness! 00:00:20…
Sep 4, 2026 · 1:42:17
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 Group,…
Aug 28, 2026 · 1:29:03
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…
Aug 21, 2026 · 1:11:34
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 -…
Aug 14, 2026 · 43:20
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 more!
Aug 7, 2026 · 53:28
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 day at…
Jul 31, 2026 · 1:30:57
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…
Jul 24, 2026 · 1:11:21
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…
Jul 17, 2026 · 1:23:53
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…
Jul 10, 2026 · 1:16:45
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…
Jul 3, 2026 · 1:21:45
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 speculate…
Jun 26, 2026 · 1:24:47
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…
Jun 19, 2026 · 1:11:23
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 Games…
Jun 12, 2026 · 1:34:48
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 Gamers,…
Jun 5, 2026 · 1:27:58
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…
May 29, 2026 · 1:24:44
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 weird games. Then,…
May 22, 2026 · 1:22:34
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 play a…
May 15, 2026 · 1:35:42
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…
May 8, 2026 · 1:23:49
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 play…
May 1, 2026 · 1:31:11
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…
Apr 24, 2026 · 1:17:16
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 games!…
Apr 17, 2026 · 1:30:03
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…
Apr 10, 2026 · 1:12:34
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 from The OP. We even chat about…
Apr 3, 2026 · 1:16:45
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,…
Mar 27, 2026 · 1:08:56
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…
Mar 20, 2026 · 1:15:12
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…
Mar 13, 2026 · 1:11:55
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 review…
Mar 6, 2026 · 1:07:16
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…
Feb 27, 2026 · 1:03:06
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…
Feb 20, 2026 · 1:15:33
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 gaming…
Feb 13, 2026 · 1:21:32
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…
Dec 26, 2025 · 49:59
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,…
Dec 19, 2025 · 49:53
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…
Dec 12, 2025 · 1:13:39
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…
Dec 5, 2025 · 1:04:48
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 personal list…
Nov 28, 2025 · 47:34
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…
Nov 21, 2025 · 1:08:10
In this week’s episode we'll cover Ticket to Ride: Pennsylvania and Deep Regrets , answer questions in the School of Gaming and discuss where the Hotness from Gen Con 2023 is…
Nov 14, 2025 · 1:00:48
In this week’s episode we'll cover Mille Fiori, Maki Master, answer questions in the School of Gaming and discuss What’s Awesome in Tabletop Gaming. 00:00 - Introduction 04:03 -…
Nov 7, 2025 · 49:41
In this week’s episode we'll cover Kingdomino: Origins, The Lord of the Rings: Duel for Middle-earth , answer questions in the School of Gaming and discuss changes in the hobby…
Oct 31, 2025 · 58:49
In this week’s episode we'll cover Caldera Park, Newton , answer questions in the School of Gaming and recap our experience at Gamehole Con! 00:00 - Introduction to Game Schooler…
Oct 24, 2025 · 51:06
In this week’s episode we'll feature an extended School of Gaming, and play Game Schooler Blind Rank, Troll Er No?, and the Great Game Guessing Game! 03:21 - School of Gaming…
Oct 17, 2025 · 46:18
In this week’s episode we'll cover Santorini: Second Edition, Forest Shuffle, discuss Unboxing Videos in the School of Gaming and play Troll er No? 00:00 - Introduction to the…
Oct 10, 2025 · 59:12
In this week’s episode we'll cover MicroMacro: Kids - Crazy City Park, Ticket to Ride: Europe , discuss Solid Game Stores in the School of Gaming and play The Great Game Guessing…
Oct 3, 2025 · 49:22
In this episode of the GameSchooler Podcast, hosts Doug and Michael discuss various tabletop games, including ' 10 Days in the National Parks ', ' Toy Battle ', ' SuperStore 3000…
Sep 26, 2025 · 1:07:42
In this week’s episode we'll cover Don’t L.L.A.M.A. Dice, Point Galaxy, Finspan, and Teach Witches! 00:00 - Introductions & Awesomeness 11:09 - Don't L.L.A.M.A. Dice 18:54 -…
Sep 19, 2025 · 54:00
In this week’s episode we'll discuss the future of the Game Schooler Podcast, and cover Parks Second Edition, Graft, Tag Team, and Fountains! 00:00 - Introduction to the Game…
Sep 12, 2025 · 54:09
In this week’s episode we'll discuss the future of the Game Schooler Podcast, and cover Fight 5 , Fliptoons , Railroad Tiles , and A Place For All My Books 00:00 - Podcast…
Sep 5, 2025 · 48:09
In this week’s episode we talk to Chris Yi of the Dice Tower about Gaming, Content Creation, and Designing Games! 00:00 - Introduction to Tabletop Gaming and Guest Introduction…
Aug 29, 2025 · 44:01
In this week’s episode Piper Kotecki and Eliza McCabe share their Top 10 Board Games of All Time!
Aug 22, 2025 · 41:19
In this week’s episode we interview Joe Hout, the designer of 3 Chapters. 01:33 - Joe Hout's Love for Gen Con 02:29 - Joe Hout's Gaming Origin Story 03:36 - Twin City Games and…
Aug 8, 2025 · 1:12:50
In this week's episode we recap our journey at Gen Con in Indianapolis. We discuss games that stood out and our experiences as a whole. #Gen Con 2025 #tabletopgaming #boardgames…
Aug 1, 2025 · 1:22:20
In this week’s episode we'll cover The Fellowship of the Ring: Trick-Taking Game , our Game of the Week, discuss Mitigating the Churn in The School of Gaming, and wrap it up by…
Jul 25, 2025 · 1:25:23
In this week’s episode we'll cover Star Explorer , our Game of the Week, discuss Player Interaction in The School of Gaming, and wrap it up by revealing our High-Five…
Jul 18, 2025 · 1:15:31
In this week’s episode we'll cover The Crew: Family Adventure , our Game of the Week, discuss a Good Rulebook or a Good Teach in The School of Gaming, and wrap it up by revealing…
Jul 12, 2025 · 1:26:35
In this week’s episode we'll cover Zenith , our Game of the Week, discuss Life After Candy Land in The School of Gaming, and wrap it up by revealing our High-Five Games with Cars…
Jul 4, 2025 · 1:17:05
In this week’s episode we'll cover Australis , our Game of the Week, feature Kosmos in a publisher spotlight in The School of Gaming, and wrap it up by revealing our High-Five…
Jun 27, 2025 · 1:14:00
In this week’s episode we'll cover Forever Home , our Game of the Week, discuss Games & Themes in The School of Gaming, and wrap it up by revealing our High-Five Drafting Games !…
Jun 20, 2025 · 1:23:15
In this week’s episode we'll cover Castle Combo , our Game of the Week, discuss Getting Rules Right in The School of Gaming, and wrap it up by revealing our High-Five Letter C…
Jun 13, 2025 · 1:06:59
In this episode of the Game Schooler podcast, Doug and Michael hosts a discussion with the design team behind Flash Point Legacy and Flash Point: Golden State Heroes, known as…
Jun 6, 2025 · 1:55:04
In this week’s episode we'll cover 3 Chapters , our Game of the Week, interview Andrew Bosley in The School of Gaming, and wrap it up by revealing our High-Five Real-Time Games!…
May 30, 2025 · 47:18
In this episode of the Game Schooler podcast, Doug and Michael engage with artist and game designer Manny Trembley. They explore Manny's journey into tabletop gaming, the…
May 23, 2025 · 1:19:41
In this week’s episode we'll cover Critter Kitchen , our Game of the Week, discuss Asymmetry in The School of Gaming, and wrap it up by revealing our High-Five App Assisted Games…
May 16, 2025 · 1:24:56
In this week’s episode we'll cover Kronologic: Paris 1920 , our Game of the Week, talk to Dr. Jon Spike in The School of Gaming, and wrap it up by revealing our High-Five Letter…
May 9, 2025 · 1:13:42
In this week’s episode we'll cover Hutan: Life in the Rainforest2 , our Game of the Week, discuss Factors that Influence Expectations in The School of Gaming, and wrap it up by…
May 2, 2025 · 1:19:13
In this episode of the Game Schooler podcast, hosts Doug Kotecki and Dr. Michael McCabe explore various aspects of tabletop gaming, including a spotlight on the game 'S talk…
Apr 25, 2025 · 1:27:24
In this week’s episode we'll cover Foundations of Metropolis , our Game of the Week, discuss Variable Setups in The School of Gaming, and wrap it up by revealing our High-Five…
Apr 18, 2025 · 1:34:20
In this week’s episode we'll cover Dreadful Meadows , our Game of the Week, feature Lucky Duck Games for a Publisher Spotlight in The School of Gaming, and wrap it up by…
Apr 11, 2025 · 1:21:43
In this week’s episode we'll cover Rebirth , our Game of the Week, Discuss the Positive and Negative Aspects of Hype in The School of Gaming, and wrap it up by revealing our…
Apr 4, 2025 · 1:50:46
In this week’s episode we'll cover Archeos Society , our Game of the Week, Feature The OP in a Publisher Spotlight for The School of Gaming, and wrap it up by revealing our…
Mar 28, 2025 · 1:23:29
In this week’s episode we'll cover Potions of Azerland , our Game of the Week, Discuss How To Know When You’re Too Deep In The Hobby in The School of Gaming, and wrap it up by…
Mar 21, 2025 · 1:10:43
In this week’s episode we'll cover Bohnanza: Dahlias , our Game of the Week, Discuss Gatekeeping in The School of Gaming, and wrap it up by revealing our High-Five Games With…
Mar 14, 2025 · 1:18:17
In this week’s episode we'll cover Pirates of Maracaibo , our Game of the Week, Discuss Hobby Jargon in The School of Gaming, and wrap it up by revealing our High-Five Games With…
Mar 7, 2025 · 1:06:48
In this week’s episode we'll cover the 2025 GAMA Trade Show and highlight some of the cool games we were able to play and preview.
Feb 28, 2025 · 1:12:19
In this week’s episode we'll cover Bomb Busters , our Game of the Week, discuss Punching & Playing in The School of Gaming, and wrap it up by revealing our High-Five Games from…
Feb 21, 2025 · 1:31:06
In this week’s episode we'll cover Nidavellir, our Game of the Week, Discuss Importing Games in The School of Gaming, and wrap it up by revealing our High-Five Games from 2015!…
Feb 14, 2025 · 1:29:01
In this week’s episode we'll cover Nidavellir , our Game of the Week, Discuss Importing Games in The School of Gaming, and wrap it up by revealing our High-Five Games from 2015 !…
Feb 7, 2025 · 1:24:59
In this week’s episode we'll cover Path of Civilization, our Game of the Week, Discuss Bringing People to the Table in The School of Gaming, and wrap it up by revealing our…
Jan 31, 2025 · 1:12:54
In this week’s episode we'll cover Art Society, our Game of the Week, Discuss Playing Games You Don’t Like in The School of Gaming, and wrap it up by revealing our High-Five 2023…
Jan 24, 2025 · 1:12:12
In this week’s episode we'll cover Rock Hard 1977, our Game of the Week, Discuss Balancing Fun and Winning in The School of Gaming, and wrap it up by revealing our High-Five…
Jan 17, 2025 · 1:22:19
In this week’s episode we'll cover Link City, our Game of the Week, Revisit our Most Anticipated Games of 2024 in The School of Gaming, and wrap it up by revealing our High-Five…
Jan 10, 2025 · 1:44:32
In this week’s episode we'll cover Knarr, our Game of the Week, discuss our Gaming New Year Resolutions in The School of Gaming, and wrap it up by revealing our Top 10 Games of…
Dec 10, 2024 · 1:43:46
In this week’s episode we'll cover Return to Dark Tower , our Game of the Week, discuss 200 Episodes of the Game Schooler Podcast in The School of Gaming, and wrap it up by…
Dec 6, 2024 · 1:32:20
In this week’s episode we'll cover Magic Mountain , our Game of the Week, discuss “The Hobby” in The School of Gaming, and wrap it up by revealing our High-Five Cooperative Games…
Nov 29, 2024 · 1:18:11
In this week’s episode we'll cover Patrician: Towers of Influence, our Game of the Week, discuss Being a Hobby Ambassador in The School of Gaming, and wrap it up by revealing our…
Nov 22, 2024 · 34:21
The Game Schooler Podcast is a weekly audio show that educates to new and experienced gamers about the awesomeness of tabletop gaming. In this week’s episode we’re going back in…
Nov 15, 2024 · 1:25:19
In this week’s episode we'll cover I Heart Manatees, our Game of the Week, discuss Downsizing Collections in The School of Gaming, and wrap it up by revealing our High-Five…
Nov 8, 2024 · 1:19:17
In this week’s episode we'll cover Happy Home, our Game of the Week, discuss Things We’d Like Non-Gamers To Know in The School of Gaming, and wrap it up by revealing our…
Nov 1, 2024 · 1:31:43
In this week’s episode we'll cover Dodo , our Game of the Week, discuss Review Copies in The School of Gaming, and wrap it up by revealing our High-Five Untapped Themes ! We also…
Oct 25, 2024 · 53:36
The Game Schooler Podcast is a weekly audio show that educates to new and experienced gamers about the awesomeness of tabletop gaming. In this week’s episode we'll cover Gamehole…
Oct 18, 2024 · 1:49:35
In this week’s episode we'll cover Tangram City , our Game of the Week, feature a Publisher Spotlight with Grand Gamers Guild in The School of Gaming, and wrap it up by revealing…
Oct 11, 2024 · 1:51:03
In this week’s episode we'll cover Spotlight , our Game of the Week, discuss Game Schooler Media in The School of Gaming, and wrap it up by revealing our High-Five Best Inserts…
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