Boards Alive is a podcast where we talk about tabletop games. Our goal is to show that tabletop gaming can be just as exciting and engaging as Hollywood movies or big budget video games. We try to highlight games that have a rich theme that connects with the mechanics of the game. We want to help people escape into tabletop games and enjoy the competition and camaraderie of gaming.
Boards Alive Podcast
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Boards Alive is a podcast where we talk about tabletop games. Our goal is to show that tabletop gaming can be just as exciting and engaging as Hollywood movies or big budget video games. We try to highlight games that have a rich theme that connects with the mechanics of the game. We want to help people escape into tabletop games and enjoy the competition and camaraderie of gaming.
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Recent Episodes
May 24, 2026
Episode 277 with Benji – Birds on Birds, Baseball Card GM, Hades 2, and MLB The Show '26
Host Aaron interviews Benji about "Birds on Birds," "Baseball Card GM," "Hades 2," and "MLB The Show '26," offering insights into these diverse topics.
May 10, 2026
Episode 276 with Matt – Rook Requiem, Luthier, Dice A Million, Unmatched: Stars and Stripes, and Redwood
<p><!-- wp:paragraph --></p> <p>In our two hundred and seventy-sixth episode, Aaron is joined by Matt. We talk about <a href= "https://www.allplay.com/board-games/rook-requiem">Rook Requiem</a>, Luthier, <a href= "https://restorationgames.com/shop/unmatched-stars-and-stripes/">Unmatched: Stars and Stripes</a>, and Redwood. Then we discuss our Most Anticipated Games of 2026 in Aaron Asks Anything.</p> <p><!-- /wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --></p> <p>This episode is sponsored by <a href= "http://www.boardgamebliss.com/">Board Game Bliss</a> and listeners like you on our <a href= "https://www.patreon.com/aaronandlins">Patreon</a></p> <p><!-- /wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --></p> <p><a href="https://www.allplay.com/board-games/rook-requiem">Rook Requiem</a> – 7:32</p> <p><!-- /wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --></p> <p>Luthier – 17:54</p> <p><!-- /wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --></p> <p><a href= "https://restorationgames.com/shop/unmatched-stars-and-stripes/">Unmatched: Stars and Stripes</a> – 30:06</p> <p><!-- /wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --></p> <p>Redwood – 36:20</p> <p><!-- /wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --></p> <p><a href="http://www.boardgamebliss.com/">Board Game Bliss</a> Sponsorship – 57:43</p> <p><!-- /wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --></p> <p>Aaron Asks Anything – Most Anticipated Games of 2026 – 59:24</p>
April 19, 2026
Episode 275 12th Anniversary – All-In: Predictions, Speakeasy, Minishoot' Adventures, and The Best Games of 2025 Bracket Battle
<p><!-- wp:paragraph --></p> <p>In our two hundred and seventy-fifth episode, it's our 12th Anniversary. We talk about <a href= "https://www.nextmove-games.com/en/all-in-predictions/">All-In: Predictions</a> and Speakeasy in the BA Banter. Then in our Digital Diversion segment we talk about Minishoot' Adventures. Then we argue about the Best Games of 2025 in the very second ever BA Bracket Battle of Badassery.</p> <p><!-- /wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --></p> <p>This episode is sponsored by <a href= "http://www.boardgamebliss.com/">Board Game Bliss</a> and listeners like you on our <a href= "https://www.patreon.com/aaronandlins">Patreon</a></p> <p><!-- /wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --></p> <p><a href= "https://www.nextmove-games.com/en/all-in-predictions/">All-In: Predictions</a> – 4:35</p> <p><!-- /wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --></p> <p>Speakeasy – 21:14</p> <p><!-- /wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --></p> <p>Minishoot' Adventures – 40:24</p> <p><!-- /wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --></p> <p><a href="http://www.boardgamebliss.com/">Board Game Bliss</a> Sponsorship – 48:09</p> <p><!-- /wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --></p> <p>Aaron Asks Anything – The Best Games of 2025 BA Bracket Battle– 51:42</p>
411 total episodes available with 2 transcripts
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