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The Board Game BBQ Podcast

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A Podcast about Board Games, brought to you by a group of gamers based in Australia. We are not experts, but certainly addicts!

New episodes: Every two weeks
Typical length: 1 hr 28 min
Latest: 6 Oct 2026
Language: English

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6 Oct 2026 · 1 hr 29 min

Episode 371: Railway Boom, Woo and A Very Civil Whist

Episode 371 — The Board Game BBQ Podcast Hold onto your meeples, because the Board Game BBQ Podcast crew is back together — Sarah's returning to the table after a couple of years away, and we are thrilled to have her back! This week, Joe, Jules and Sarah reunite for a proper catch-up on what's been hitting the table. Joe's been riding the rails with Railway Boom and testing his partner's trick taking limits with Rebel Princess. Jules has had a packed sesh with Woo, the heist-cracking Burncycle, and the aptly-named Some Assembly Required. And Sarah marks her comeback in style, diving into the…

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E370 · 22 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 43 min
Episode 370: A Wild Venture and SETI: Space Agencies
Pull up a chair and listen in to the newest episode of the Board Game BBQ Podcast! In episode 370 Dana delves into the video game world much to the delight of Conor as she battles it out in Bullet Heart while Conor is giving Andy Worhol with Pop Art and creating tiny homes in Minikin Village. To no one's surprise, Conor gets bodied in his sizzle of SETI: Space Agencies while Dana fawns over the card play and art of A Wild Venture (just look at that frog meeple!!) The two also discuss "Which Board Games would you like to see mashed together and why" and we hope that you join in the chat too…
E369 · 8 Sep 2026 · 53 min
Episode 369: Carngie and dn'up
Episode 369 — The Board Game BBQ Podcast Backflip your way into this week's episode of the Board Game BBQ Podcast! This week, Conor's been keeping it varied, running through the light and quick Captain Flip alongside meatier fare in Entropy and Carnegie, while Jules has been getting into the simultaneous card-flipping fun of Dnup. The lads also talk through the latest, hottest crowdfunding gems they have their eyes on. The crew also tackle this week's question of the pod: "What Board Game Experience Do You Wish You Could Go Back and Relive, and Why?" All that and more on this week's episode…
E368 · 25 Aug 2026 · 1 hr 48 min
Episode 368: Sail and The Pursuit of Happiness
Another fortnight, another sesh of the Board Game BBQ Podcast! This week, Dana joins Conor as the two put aside their travel plans to chat about portable and not portable Stonemaier Games in Wingspan Pocket and Euphoria, Conor gives excuses to play pretend with his IRL friends as he discusses another DnD campaign as well as playing Oracle of Delphi with a familiar face. Do you fancy living a whole life in one game sitting? Then maybe take a listen to Dana's Sizzle in 'The Pursuit of Happiness', Conor on the other hand avoids murky and dangerous waters in his own Sizzle with 'Sail'. The crew…
E367 · 11 Aug 2026 · 1 hr 18 min
Episode 367: Carnuta and Eternal Decks
Welcome to Episode 367 of the Board Game BBQ Podcast, in this weeks ep, Joe joins Conor and after trading socialising stories the lads chat about the games they've been playing lately.Joe partners up and tries out The White Castle Duel to see if it packs the same punch as the OG, Conor gets the roll and write itch via digital addiction through the Ganz series. Does Joe's sizzle of 'Carnuta' get Conor to pick up his purchase pen again? While Conor waxes poetic about Eternal Decks for his while convincing Joe to play his own copy.Don't forget to let us know about your answer to this week's…
E366 · 28 Jul 2026 · 1 hr 33 min
Episode 366: Tend and Elder Scrolls Betrayal of the Second Era
Welcome to episode 366 of the Board Game BBQ PodcastBack by popular and not so popular demand respectfully, Jules and Conor return to the podcasting chair as they catch up over the games they've been playing since Play Con.The two Sydney Siders talk about playing Kabuto Sumo and Spicy, Jules Sizzles the new Flip and Scratch/Stamp/Write in Tend and Conor begins an epic journey with his campaign buddy as they start Elder Scrolls Betrayal of the Second Era.Don't forget to answer this weeks question of the Pod too; 'What game are you worst at and why?'Head to our Facebook Community, Instagram or…
E365 · 14 Jul 2026 · 1 hr 39 min
Episode 365: Play Con Rundown and Ringyo
After a huge weekend at Play Con the whole team jumps on to chat about what an incredible time it was!From Session with our Guests of Honour Cole Wherle and Andrew Bosley to Flock Mode and Flamingo suits, if you were there relive the weekend with us and if not, well suffer from the FOMO and prepare to book your tickets for 2027!Along with Play Con, Dana has a solo sizzle of Paverson Games new project 'Ringyo', if you're interested in backing follow this link We also have an epic announcement at the end of the episode, ooooooh excite! Plus not one but TWO question of the pod recaps with our…
E364 · 30 Jun 2026 · 1 hr 16 min
Episode 364: Riftbound and Spacebase
Happy Pre Play Con Episode everyone, to get in the groove for our celebration of all things board games by listening to the latest ep of the Board Game BBQ Podcast! This week Jules has been collecting pretty pearls in 12 Rivers while Conor has been cleaning up the city of Chicago in Raising Chicago while also ruining friendships in Cyclades. Jules fawns over his current TCG obsession 'Riftbound' for his sizzle, Conor on the other hand laments his losing in 'Spacebase' All that and more on this week's episode of the Board Game BBQ Podcast!
E363 · 16 Jun 2026 · 1 hr 32 min
Episode 363: Calico and Age of Innovation
Welcome to another episode of the Boardgame BBQ!! In this weeks episode Joe is quilting the most immaculate, blanket for his kitty cats to perch themselves on with Calico. Conor has been building cities for his fantasy races while constantly making poor decisions in Age of Innovation. The two lads also discuss their successes in Regicide Legacy and the old addiction begins to bite Conor again as Joe talks about playing his Magic the Gathering commander decks. Don't forget to let us know you answer to this week's question of the pod, 'Which game do you consider a modern classic?' All that and…
E362 · 2 Jun 2026 · 1 hr 49 min
Episode 362: Caverna and Clans of Caledonia
Hello listeners and welcome to Episode 362 of the Board Game BBQ! This week Dana and Conor join forces to talk about farming, feeding workers and fulfilling contracts as they Sizzle Caverna and Clans of Caledonia. Both of them have been gaming with frogs as Dana plays around with Pondscape while Conor tries out the new amphibious faction in Root with the Homeland Expansion. Conor tells tales of his new RPG group with members of the BBQ community and Dana see's what's worth delving for in Everdell Emerland! Don't forget about this week's Question of the Pod, 'What Game Needs No Expansion and…
E361 · 19 May 2026 · 1 hr 27 min
Episode 361: Sea Salt and Paper Extra Pepper and Regicide Legacy
Welcome to another Episode of the Board Game BBQ Podcast!This week, Joe spices up is Sea Salt and Paper gaming with a nice little expansion in Extra Pepper, Conor checks out what all then fuss about Regicide is with the implementation of Regicide Legacy. There's also card games all round with Skulls of Sedlec and Marvel Champions!Don't forget to about this weeks Question of the Pod 'What is you Favourite way to 'Legacyfy' a game?All that and more in this episode of the Board Game BBQ Podcast!
E360 · 5 May 2026 · 1 hr 33 min
Episode 360: Bitoku and 5 Towers
It's a revolution!! Join Dana, Jules and Conor on Episode 360 of the Board Game BBQ Podcast. On this episode Conor finally gets his epic game of Bitoku played and makes the hottest of hot sauce in Scoville, Dana reminds Conor of his favourite cake when she discusses Black Forest and Jules ventures back into the depths with Aquatica and looks to ruin peoples day in 5 Towers! Don't forget this weeks Question of the Pod; 'What's your favourite boardgame component and why?
E359 · 21 Apr 2026 · 1 hr 20 min
Episode 359: Moon Colony Bloodbath, Brass Birmingham
Join Jules, Conor and Lauren all the games hitting their tables and faces. Conor's hot take is that the number 1 game, Brass Birmingham, is in fact - good. Jules pours sweat, tears, and mostly blood into Moon Colony Bloodbath. Lauren hasn't been playing much but is there for moral support. Question of the Pod: What board game is most likely to turn violent?Tell us about the game and share your stories if you have them! Twisted ankle in twister? Clocked in the head in jungle speed? Flipped a table in Monopoly? We want to hear about it!Timestamps: What we’ve been playing [0:02:51]Moon Colony…
E358 · 7 Apr 2026 · 1 hr 28 min
Episode 358: Tenby, March of the Ants, Take Time
Join Dana, Lauren and Jules as they have a very unserious time chatting about everything hitting their tables. Jules is getting into argy-bargy playing a game that he guarantees gives you Eclipse in a smaller box and time with March of the Ants. Dana has been playing a game named after a Welsh town - no not Llanfairpwllgwyngyll, it's Tenby! Lauren has been ... wait for it ... enjoying the coop deduction puzzle in Take Time!Question of the Pod: Come up with a great name for a board game and tell us how it plays.Timestamps:Games we’ve been playing [0:13:48]March of the Ants [0:46:06]Take Time…
E357 · 24 Mar 2026 · 1 hr 33 min
Episode 357: Special Guests Jonathan Calleja & Keith Franks
Happy Oceania month! This week join Joe and Lauren, along with special guests Jonathan Calleja and Keith Franks as we discuss all things design and Australian tabletop. Jonathan and Keith offer great insights into what it's like as a professional or first time designer, and some of the barriers that new designers encounter. We also dive into what has been hitting our tables and our hearts, as well as QOTP and our regular antics.Check out their stuff!Where you can buy Keith's games: https://thequestsuppliers.com.au/Tabletop Games Designers Australia - www.tgda.org.auFacebook group for TGDA:…
E356 · 9 Mar 2026 · 1 hr 13 min
Episode 356: Millenium Blades, Figment and Blood Rage featuring Matt Dunstan and Phil Walker-Harding
Join Conor as he welcomes two of Australia's most celebrated board game designers — Matt Dunstan and Phil Walker-Harding — for the first episode from Oceania Month in 2026! Matt is best known for games like Next Station London, Elysium, and the Adventure Games series, while Phil is the mind behind Sushi Go!, Imhotep, Bärenpark, and Gizmos. Together they give us a sneak peek at the upcoming Designer Day event at Play Con — an exciting opportunity to meet and game with some of the best minds in the hobby. There's big game talk, design insights, and plenty of Aussie board game love in this one.…
E355 · 23 Feb 2026 · 1 hr 28 min
Episode 355: Quacks of Quedlinburg, Civolution, Sanctuary: An Ark Nova Game
Join Banana, Conor and Joe as they discuss what has been hitting the table. Joe is mixing Tinder and board games in an effort to get through his shelf of shame. Conor is living his best life in Sydney with his brother from another mother and building arrays in Civolution. Banana is more fascinated by Joe’s love life than any games, although she’s excited about getting another fix of Ark Nova vibes in Sanctuary. There’s lots of gaming goodness here, so join us for the chat! Sizzling Games: Quacks of Quedlinburg [44.11] Civolution [50.14] Sanctuary [59.55] Question of the Pod Recap [1.10.28]…
E354 · 9 Feb 2026 · 1 hr 38 min
Episode 354: Magical Athlete, Marrakesh
On the back of Jules’ wedding, join Conor and Banana as they discuss what has been hitting their tables. Conor has been gaming like crazy after the new move to Sydney. He’s particularly enamoured with hoarding dates and slippers in Marrakesh. Meanwhile, Banana is obsessed with ‘Huge Baby’ and his ability to throw his weight around in Magical Athlete! All this and much more, so enjoy the listen! Sizzling Games: Magical Athlete [53.02] Marrakesh [1.06.41] New Question of the Pod: Do you prefer games that have one path to victory, or multiple paths? Why? Check out our Eventbrite page for all of…
E353 · 27 Jan 2026 · 1 hr 25 min
Episode 353: Fishing, Bomb Busters, Chicago 1875: City of the Big Shoulders
Join Lauren, Adrian and Jules as they discuss what has been hitting their tables. The whiting is on the wall - Jules is hooked on trick taking, with Fishing. Lauren has been trying out less fishing and more fission, snipping wires in Bomb Busters. Adrian is grabbing his windbreaker and doing his best Al Capone impression in Chicago 1875: City of the Big Shoulders.To top it off we look forward in our question of the pod, and finish off with what has us fired up! Question of the Pod: What are your 2026 board game predictions?Timestamps:Games we’ve been playing [0:05:15]Fishing [0:29:44]Chicago…
E352 · 13 Jan 2026 · 1 hr 26 min
Episode 352: Botswana, Exit: Advent Calendar, Crusaders: Thy Will Be Done - Divine Influence
Join Conor, Lauren and Adrian as they ring in the new year with a whole lot of new games. Adrian recalls his experience with the Exit Advent Calendar - the experience really opened some doors for him. Conor really embraces the theme of Crusaders as he focuses on expansion, giving a Devine take with Crusaders: Thy Will Be Done - Divine Influence. Lauren is playing a delightfully simple game that makes her want to gabber on, nay, sing, with Botswana. Then we round of with a very spirited question of the pod discussion, and finish off with what has us fired up! Question of the Pod: What games…
E351 · 31 Dec 2025 · 1 hr 21 min
Episode 351: Our Top 5-1 Games of All Time!
Join the team as we round out our top 5-1 games of all time for 2025! There might be some old favourites, new surprises and some rule breaking. We would love to hear what games have made the top of your lists this year.Timestamps:Adrian’s 5 [0:02:21]Conor’s 5 [0:05:52Joe’s 5 [0:09:08]Jules’ 5 [0:11:42]Lauren’s 5 [0:13:43]Dana’s 5 [0:15:59]Adrian’s 4 [0:19:50]Conor’s 4 [0:21:09]Joe’s 4 [0:23:13]Jules’ 4 [0:24:25]Lauren’s 4 [0:26:23]Dana’s 4 [0:28:14]Adrian’s 3 [0:31:50]Conor’s 3 [0:33:46]Joe’s 3 [0:36:33]Jules’ 3 [0:38:53]Lauren’s 3 [0:41:13]Dana’s 3 [0:43:01]Adrian’s 2 [0:45:20]Conor’s 2…
E350 · 16 Dec 2025 · 1 hr 18 min
Episode 350: Our Top 10-6 Games of All Time!
This week, join the whole gang as we wrap up our top 10 games of all time! In this part 1, we'll be going through games 10-6. Part 2 of the top 5-1 will follow in the next pod. Join us to find out what we think are some of the greatest games ever made. We'd also love to hear what games you have on your top 10. Timestamps:Adrian's 10 [0:13:23]Joe's 10 [0:15:30]Dana's 10 [0:16:58]Jules' 10 [0:20:55]Lauren's 10 [0:22:01]Conor's 10 [0:23:34]Adrian's 9 [0:24:41]Joe's 9 [0:28:09]Dana's 9 [0:30:05]Jules' 9 [0:32:54]Lauren's 9 [0:35:06]Conor's 9 [0:36:02]Adrian's 8 [0:39:12]Joe's 8 [0:41:49]Dana's 8…
E349 · 1 Dec 2025 · 1 hr 20 min
Episode 349: Riftbound, Castle Combo
Join Conor, Jules and Adrian in this “all-aussie” pod as Adrian celebrates his citizenship. No longer a Brit, but an Aussie through and through … as if he wasn’t already! Adrian has been revisiting an old favourite and curing himself of the plague in Bristol 1350. Jules has been wooed by a game about picnicking on plaid with ants in the new Bitewing Games title, Gingham. Coincidentally, Conor is also corralling six-legged insects in March of the Ants. The crew also give a rundown on recent game days in all three states, their obsession with Riftbound and Conor chats about a small box hit…
E348 · 18 Nov 2025 · 1 hr 11 min
Episode 348: Soda Jerk, Vivo, Panda Panda, Pirates of Maracaibo
Join Dana, Lauren, Joe and the ghosts that haunt Dana's house as they chat about all the games hitting their tables. Joe has been checking out some small games to see whether they measure up, in Panda Panda and Vivo. Lauren thinks this one is so delightful, but that might be a knee-jerk reaction, with Soda Jerk. Dana engages in some nautical nonsense, breaking her back carrying all that loot in Pirates of Maracaibo. We also have our question of the pod and round it up with what has us fired up! Timestamps:What we've been playing [0:01:22]Vivo [0:27:41]Panda Panda / Cat Poker [0:33:06]Soda…
E347 · 3 Nov 2025 · 1 hr 32 min
Episode 347: Slambo, Leviathan Wilds, Riftbound
This week join Jules, Adrian and Conor as they chat about what they've been getting played. Jules has been watching sumos slam in Slambo. Conor has been scaling colossi in Leviathan Wilds. Adrian shares the tale of losing at Riftbound to a literal child - because nothing says humble like being demolished by someone who still needs to be put to bed at night! This plus our Question of the Pod recap and finally ending with what has us fired up! Timestamps:Up or Down [0:07:40]Money [0:13:26]Merchants of Andromeda [0:17:25]Cities [0:25:45]Slambo [0:33:10]Leviathan Wilds [0:38:14]Riftbound: The…
E346 · 20 Oct 2025 · 1 hr 1 min
Episode 346: PAX Aus 2025 Special!
Tune in for our PAX Australia 2025 special! This year, Joe, Adrian, Conor, Jules, and special guest Finn are live on the showroom floor bringing you exclusive hands-on impressions and interviews with some of Australia's most exciting up-and-coming game designers. We dive deep into their latest prototype projects, and share our takes on some standout established titles we got to experience at the event. A huge thanks to PAX Australia for the continued support and for giving us the opportunity to celebrate the local gaming scene. It's always a highlight of our year, and we're already looking…
E345 · 6 Oct 2025 · 1 hr 28 min
Episode 345: Desperate Oasis, Faraway
This week, join Jules, Dana and Adrian as they chat about the games hitting their table. Dana has been surviving the harsh desert conditions in Desperate Oasis. Jules has been journeying through the mystical landscapes of Faraway. Adrian continues to rabbit on about Barrage and its expansions - because apparently one dam episode wasn't enough! This plus our Question of the Pod recap and finally ending with what has us fired up! (yee-haw) New Question of the Pod: What game will you always go "all in" for? Check out our Eventbrite page for all of our upcoming Game Days:…
E344 · 23 Sep 2025 · 1 hr 29 min
Episode 344: Aquatica Cold Waters, Ruins
This week, join Lauren, Conor and Jules as they chat about the games hitting their table. Jules is used to laying waste to his opponents, and now he can literally leave them - in Ruins. Conor is hot for this game but she's cold for him, in the expansion Aquatica: Cold Waters. Lauren has been playing some small little card games but is mostly just along for the ride. This plus our Question of the Pod recap and finally ending with what has us fired up! (yee-haw)Timestamps:What we've been playing [0:02:19]Aquatica: Cold Waters [0:46:17]Ruins [1:00:47]Question of the Pod [1:14:17]Fired Up…
E343 · 9 Sep 2025 · 1 hr 21 min
Episode 343: Frog Tower, Endeavor Deep Sea
In this episode Banana, Adrian and Joe are chatting about what’s been hitting the table. Adrian, has been exploring Etherstone but can’t stop talking about another game entirely. Banana is still wondering how to make a zombie look enthusiastic in Caution Signs. Meanwhile Joe is finding joy in creating amphibian high-rises in Frog Tower. All this and a few laughs, so enjoy! Sizzling Games: Frog Tower: [37:12] Endeavor: Deep Sea: [42:18] Question of the Pod Recap: [54:54] New Question of the Pod: [1:05:55] Fired Up: [1:15:22] New Question of the Pod: What hot new game are you excited to play…
E342 · 26 Aug 2025 · 1 hr 37 min
Episode 342: Snowcrest, Gloomhaven: Digital Edition, Vantage
In this episode the three bearded folk - Conor, Jules and Joe are getting into mischief. Joe has got a thing for sexy horses in Snowcrest. Meanwhile, Conor has had some dentistry issues, or a toothache, or something like that, with Gloomhaven: Digital Edition. Jules is living his best life exploring a planet, and thankfully doing more than just ‘aimlessly engaging with things’ in Vantage. All this and more, so you’d better have your purchase pen ready! Sizzling Games: Snowcrest: [42:07] Gloomhaven Digital Edition: [52:13] Vantage: [1:03:00] Question of the Pod Recap: [1:19:34] New Question…

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A Podcast about Board Games, brought to you by a group of gamers based in Australia. We are not experts, but certainly addicts!

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