Board Game Snobs

Games, Arguments and Reconciliations

13 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 283: The Snobs rant, rave, review, mention in passing and briefly discuss these things: Waterfall Park (00:07:55), Dogfight!: Rule the Skies i...

Mega Game Den of Wolves

06 Dec 2023

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Episode 282- Jerry and Enrique tell Gaby about their play of Den of Wolves presented by Dallas Mega Games. Gaby and Jerry get into another argument th...

Last Light

29 Nov 2023

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Episode 281-The Snobs rant, rave, review, mention in passing and briefly discuss these things: a new format for the podcast, Last Light, Doc Swinson b...

Absolutely Merv-elous

15 Nov 2023

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Episode 280-The Snobs rant, rave, review, mention in passing and briefly discuss these things: Tom Hanks, Forrest Gump, New York movies, another round...

Homesteaders

08 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 279: Enjoy! To Join Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bgsnobs For merch: https://sirmeeple.com/collections/board-game-snobs For questions, ...

Ready Set Bet and Motor City

01 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 278- This week Jerry and Enrique (sans Gaby) are on the road with the recorder and two hot mics and they decided to discuss: the La Quinta, En...

3000 Scoundrels

26 Oct 2023

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Episode 277: The Snobs rant, rave, review, mention in passing and briefly discuss these things: random trivia, favorite cereals, 3000 Scoundrels by C...

Back to Basics

18 Oct 2023

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Episode 276: The Snobs rant, rave, review, mention in passing and briefly discuss these things: the Flash versus Endgame, why Ninja Turtle Michelange...

**Classic Throwback** Enya

11 Oct 2023

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In lieu of a hot fresh new episode this week, due to poor time management, an overworked editor and too much time spent watching football and Indiana ...

Classic Art

04 Oct 2023

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Episode 275: The Snobs rant, rave, review, mention in passing and briefly discuss these things: Starfield, AI art, police procedural shows, Dennis Fra...

Brain Worms

27 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 274: The Snobs rant, rave, review, mention in passing and briefly discuss these things: Vaudeville, heartwarming, Enrique’s loud nose breath...

The IKI Scuffle

20 Sep 2023

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Episode 273: The Snobs rant, rave, review, mention in passing and briefly discuss these things: planking, Enrique’s baby man hands, Juliane Koepcke,...

Analyzing Anxiety: Coping with Concerns and Consternations

13 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 272: The Snobs rant, rave, mention in passing and briefly discuss these things: Gaby is reading "Outsmart Your Anxious Brain: 10 Simple Ways t...

I Think Therefore I Pan Am

06 Sep 2023

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Episode 271- The Snobs rant, rave, review, mention in passing and briefly discuss these things: Gaby has a dark factoid about 80’s sci-fi show “V”...

Getting Descartes Before the Horse

30 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 270: The Snobs rant, rave, review, mention in passing and briefly discuss these things: mind over matter, what is consciousness, emotional int...

Ten Tickles

23 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 269: The Snobs rant, rave, review, mention in passing and briefly discuss these things: Zorro starring Señor Hopkins, Hansa Teutonica, Crispi...

Have Yourself a Good Bidet

16 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 268: What do Scientology, Cholula Sauce and a bidet have in common? This episode with Gaby and Primary Guest Host Dan Hughes. Have a listen as...

Votes for Women by Tory Brown

09 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 267: The Snobs rant, rave, review, mention in passing and briefly discuss these things: don't call me bud, Jerry goes to the pharmacy, email (...

Wet Biscuits

02 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 266: The Snobs rant, rave, review, mention in passing and briefly discuss these things: podcast segments, Milli Vanilli, David Spade, Jack vis...

**CLASSIC THROWBACK** Episode 1: Gold

26 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The beginning. Ever wondered what a smash hit, worldwide sensation of a podcast sounds like on it’s inaugural voyage into the unknown audio sphere o...

The Armadillo is Our Friend

19 Jul 2023

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Episode 265 is about a lot of different things...enjoy!! Rome In A Day (00:17:40) https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/358284/rome-day John Company (00...

The Dog is Dead

12 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 264: This weeks podcast is brought to you by a long day and late night. Gaby had planned on going to Jerry’s early in the day to record but ...

Little Donkeys, Chicago Cubs, a Den of Wolves and RIP Titan

05 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 263:The Snobs rant, rave, review, mention in passing and briefly discuss these things: new listener emails, board game podcasts, new weight lo...

Facing Your Inner Wolves

28 Jun 2023

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Episode 262: The Snobs rant, rave, review, mention in passing and briefly discuss these things: an email from Adam M, squirminal velocity, ChatGPT, AI...

After Midnight Special

21 Jun 2023

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Episode 261: The Snobs rant, rave, review, mention in passing and briefly discuss these things: Gaby requires noise to sleep, Mosaic (00:08:56), Dorfr...

Nonsense, Banter, Non Sequiturs, Chit Chat and Moonrakers: Titan Edition

14 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 260: The Snobs and longtime listener Chad Chiasson rant, rave, review, mention in passing and discuss: McDonalds reminiscing, Enrique’s smal...

Don’t Hate the Mechanism Hate the Game

07 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 259: The Snobs and longtime listener Chad Chiasson rant, rave, review, mention in passing and discuss: BGG Spring, the origin of rubber duckie...

A Monumental Culture Clash

01 Jun 2023

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Episode 258: The Snobs discuss the bread knife and Clash of Cultures: Monumental Edition. Enjoy! Clash of Cultures: Monumental Edition (00:09:24) http...

Allegedly, Blackmail, Quackalope and The Band: She’s Of Ed Sheeran

24 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 257: The Snobs discuss the recent drama in the board gaming space (Board Game YouTuber Quackalope is accused of allegedly blackmailing the pub...

Episode 256: To the Snob-a-Phone Part Two!

18 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this part 2 of a very special episode the Snobs accepted phone calls and answered questions from their listeners. This episode is a shout out to yo...

Episode 255: Radlands/ Beer and Bread/ La Viña

10 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Snobs are recording from a new location this episode.  Things discussed: unnatural vegetables, Woody Harrelson’s father, Gaby is going to BGG S...

Episode 254: Gartenbau published by 25th Century Games/Planking for Peace/What Games Provide the Best Story

03 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Snobs rant, rave, review, mention in passing and discuss these things: scopolamine, funeral food, Gartenbau, twerking, planking for peace, and fin...

Episode 253: Phone-a-Snob Part One

26 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this very special episode the Snobs accepted phone calls and answered questions from their listeners and in the interim of phone calls answered ema...

Episode 252: Star Fighters: Rapid Fire published by Alley Cat Games

19 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Snobs discuss very random facts…very random, and a recent game published by Alley Cat Games, Star Fighters: Rapid Fire (14:54). Enjoy!! Star Fig...

Episode 251: Thank You Klaus

12 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Snobs say goodbye to a true titan of the industry and the man many credit for igniting modern board gaming as it is today. Thank you Klaus Teuber....

Episode 250: Beer and Bread

06 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Gaby and Sharde discuss, roller skating, Gaby’s love of Fire Country, Paw Patrol Don’t Drop Chase (19:00) Can’t Stop (23:25) and finally Beer an...

Episode 249: A Delicious Apocalypse

29 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode about nothing in particular, Gaby and Primary Guest Host Dan Hughes shoot the breeze about a variety of subjects with the exception of...

Episode 248: Solar Sphere Published by Dranda Games

22 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Snobs read some emails and discuss Solar Sphere. Enjoy!! Solar Sphere (11:26) https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/329228/solar-sphere   To Join o...

Episode 247: Is Reiner Knizia a Good Designer?

15 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Snobs rant, rave, review, mention in passing and discuss these things: Enrique claims he can cry on command, Rat Facts, Star Trek and finally is R...

Episode 246: Wayfarers of the South Tigris

08 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Snobs discuss how to grow self confidence, monster jam, Wayfarers of the South Tigris and finally, we discuss our dear listener Giuseppe who recen...

Episode 245: Nemesis Lockdown

22 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Snobs rant, rave, review, mention in passing and discuss these things: Jerry wears a hoodie for the first time, Jerry's buried treasure story crea...

Episode 244: Sponsored Podcasts, Paid Previews and How They Can Be Confusing

15 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Snobs rant, rave, review, mention in passing and discuss these things: how to fold a cord, the Shave and a Haircut knock, an email regarding spons...

Episode 243: The Gelding of Merchant Explorers

08 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Enrique, Jerry and Gaby gather once again to glibly gab regarding a game of Guilds. Also discussed: Discord, jam v jelly, the Erfurt Latrine Disaster ...

Episode 242: Board Games and Bourbon

01 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Gaby is joined by Mike and Crystal as they discuss their play of Cryo (2:13), Crystal's gateway games, their distaste for asynchronous games and why, ...

Episode 241: ”Board Games are Terrible. Please Don’t Make Me Play Them” is Discussed

25 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Snobs discuss: Gaby caught Covid, Midnight Cowboy and "I'm walking here!", guy's who say "100 percent" and finally the Snobs discuss the article B...

Episode 240: Well I Do Declare

18 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Snobs discuss how expectations affect the experience and the effect of hype. Whether or not the use of affect and effect were done properly in the...

Episode 239: Twilight Inscription and Why All Roll and Writes Feel the Same

11 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Snobs rant, rave, review, mention in passing and discuss these things: why Jerry is running the sound mixer, opinions being subjective, Twilight I...

Episode 238: Make Shroom for the Fungi

04 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

New year same old Snobs. The Snobs answer emails and discuss World's Fair 1893 (41:24) by J. Alex Kevern. To Join Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com...

Episode 237: Hunt a Killer

28 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Snobs rant, rave, review, mention in passing and discuss these things: banter segment (2:30), where chainsaws come from, worm puke healed soldiers...

Episode 236: The Hemorrhoid Harpoon

21 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Gaby and Dan discuss: I Made You a Mixtape, the CIA’s heart attack gun, Awkward Guests, Smartphone Inc, Innovation, Raiders of North Sea art vs Raid...

Jerry and Enrique Go to BGG 2022 Con Part Four: Den Of Wolves

14 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

in lieu of being able to record your regularly scheduled program for this week, the final bonus show is now the main show of the week.  Jerry and Enr...

Episode 235: CRYO

07 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Snobs rant, rave, discuss, blah blah blah something something Cocoon and Brian Dennehy. I didn't have time to prepare the rundown, I'm sorry! Enjo...

***BONUS EPISODE*** Jerry and Enrique Go To BGG 2022 Part Three: Poker and Battling Tops

02 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Jerry and Enrique adopt a first time BGG attendee into the fold and play the Texas Hold 'Em Poker Tournament and participate in the Battling Tops.  T...

Episode 234: Brian Boru High King of Ireland

30 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Snobs rant, rave, discuss, mention in passing and review these things: the rondel discussion continues for a few moments, riffin' with the Snobs, ...

***BONUS EPISODE*** Jerry and Enrique Go To BGG 2022 Part Two: Unexpected Pleasure’s

25 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Jerry and Enrique discuss these things: Dulce (3:03), Inis (5:40), Blazon (8:10), Sniper Elite (9:15), Skymines (11:59), Arrakis Dawn of the Fremen (1...

Episode 233: The Green Tank Returns

23 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Mark Besada of Board Game Barrage joins Gaby as they discuss these things:  banter segment (the power of the onion and tulip mania) (2:47), listener ...

***BONUS EPISODE*** Jerry and Enrique Go To BGG 2022 Part One: Cysmic Bowling

18 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Jerry and Enrique discuss these things: going bowling with Ryan Maxwell, eating 5 Guys and Whataburger, Enrique is unfamiliar with drinking laws, play...

Episode 232: Just Say Yes to Andor No to Great Western Trail

16 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Snobs rant, rave, discuss, mention in passing and review these things: Intro (00:45), listener email about Andor and ensuing lengthy **SPOLIER** d...

***BONUS EPISODE*** Pod Solo Episode 11: He Who Is Left Behind

11 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Gaby is left alone to his own devices (a microphone and a computer to record on) and discusses the endless goals of content creation and he also talks...

Episode 231: The One with the Tornado

09 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Snobs discuss, among other things: what movie or tv show they would want to live in, the tornado sirens go off, answer some listeners questions an...

Episode 230: Dan ”CoraQuest” Hughes

02 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

For the video of this episode: Board Game Snobs YouTube Gaby and Dan discuss, talk about and chew the fat about these things: asparamancing, CoraQuest...

Episode 229: Ben To Essen and Back Maddox

26 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Gaby and Benjamin discuss: how Jeff Foxworthy ended up on the Snobs podcast, Ben goes on a rant about movies, the perfection of Paddington, Ben's trip...

Episode 228: Jeff Foxworthy

19 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

To watch the video of this podcast click here -- Board Game Snobs YouTube. Jeff Foxworthy stops by the Board Game Snobs Studios to discuss his newest...

Episode 227: Bringing the Smoke

12 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Snobs rant, rave, discuss, review and mention in passing these things: Jerry doesn’t understand microphones, the meaning of “smoking j’s” ...

Episode 226: The Handheld Gristle Stick Starring Mike Dilisio

05 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Gaby and Mike discuss these things: Mike is looking forward to Essen, Hurricane Ian, kolaches, Fair food, quirky British slang words, Mike asks about ...

Episode 225: Ark Nova

28 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Snobs rant, rave, discuss, review and mention in passing these things: Jerry listened to Megan Markle's podcast featuring Mariah Carey, Nick Canno...

Episode 224: Consistently Board: The Alpha Project Now In Beta

21 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Snobs rant, rave, discuss, review and mention in passing these things: Jerry proclaims himself an alpha and says Gaby and Enrique are betas, Gaby ...

Episode 223: Conspiracy The Solomon Gambit

14 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Gaby, Enrique and Jerry discuss galloping gators, red rain, Snob Nation, irregular clothing, pyroclastic flows, how Jerry skews reality and also: Cons...

***FIXED*** Episode 222: A Fistful of Foolishness

07 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Snobs discuss, dive into, review, mention in passing and rant about these things in this episode: mouth tape, an email about board games and intel...

Episode 221: Double Clutching Crab Rangoons

31 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Snobs discuss, dive into, review, mention in passing and rant about these things in this episode: splooting, Enrique tries a crab rangoon, Arsenio...

Episode 220: What’s Alma Mater With You

24 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Snobs discuss, among other things: qualities the Snobs like about each other, musical film scores, Jack Black, the Predator on To Catch a Predator...

Episode 219: Smorgasbord

17 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Snobs discuss, briefly talk about and/or mention in passing these things: Signs, Nichelle Nichols passing away and what Star Trek means to Gaby, T...

Episode 218: Family Game or Gateway Game and Monkey Assassins

10 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Snobs are joined by Sharde to discuss, dive into, review, mention in passing and rant about these things in this episode: Jerry being back and his...

Episode 217: Richard, Rants, Recipes and Reviews

02 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Gaby's co-host this episode is Richard Simpson of We're Not Wizards.  Listen as they rant, rave, review, mention in passing and discuss: Lord of the ...

Episode 216: Spurned 2: Spurn Harder

27 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Gaby and Primary Guest Host Dan "Cora Quest" Hughes rant, rave, mention in passing and discuss these things: Clothing of the 90’s, being oblivious t...

Episode 215: Philosophy of Fools

20 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Snobs discuss whether its the destination or the journey.   To Join Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bgsnobs Don't forget to subscribe, rate ...

Episode 214: A Tickled Fancy

13 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Snobs discuss, dive into, review, mention in passing and rant about these things in this episode: edible tape, nostalgic bubble gum, procrastinati...

Episode 213: Chaos Order

06 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Snobs are back together again to rant, rave, mention in passing and discuss: Jerry’s hiatus, the Snobs new Patreon, emails from listeners, an En...

***BONUS*** Episode 212: Creating Content with Brandan Haines

30 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Gaby and listener BranDAN Haines discuss: Hanes V Fruit of the Loom, Circadians Chaos Order, Carnegie, BGG versus BGG Spring, answering the question "...

Pod Solo Episode 10: The Lonely Snob

29 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Gaby the Lonely Snob discusses: his ranking of friends, what is wet, camel contests and missing Jerry. Enjoy!! Special thanks to Ben Maddox for the in...

Episode 211: As the World Spurns

22 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Primary Guest Dan "CoraQuest" Hughes steps in as cohost for Jerry as he and Gaby discuss everything from bowel movement charts, Miami beaches and Obse...

Episode 210: Ra is Beyond the Barrage of the Red Rising Sun

15 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Snobs are back from their last day of BGG Spring and are tired but persist so as to bring you another episode of exceptionally mediocre podcasting...

Episode 209: Honorary Degrees and Sexy Goatees

08 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Snobs discuss, dive into, review, mention in passing and rant about these things in this episode: mutant sharks, Shark Boy and Lava Girl, honorary...

Episode 208: Suffering Succotash

01 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Snobs discuss, dive into, review, mention in passing and rant about these things in this episode: macaroni and cheese recipes, peanut butter burri...

Episode 207: Dying On All The Hills

25 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Snobs discuss, dive into, review, mention in passing and rant about these things in this episode: assume vs presume, Jerry never admits to being w...

Episode 206: Tyler the Procreator

18 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Snobs have on listener Tyler from Chicago to discuss what his job as a SLP (Speech Language Pathologist) entails and talk about his Bubba Top 5. D...

Episode 205: A List of Names

11 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Snobs discuss the listener's and their choices of games according to Geek Buddy Analysis and some other website Jerry discovered. Enjoy! Don't for...

Episode 204: Top 25 Games of All Time 2022: 5-1

04 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Snobs finally get to the cream of the crop, their top 5 games of all time. Gaby's 5-1 #5 Royals (12:38) https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/16598...

Episode 203: Top 25 Games of All Time 2022: 10-6

27 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Jerry’s 10-6: #10 Hansa Teutonica (10:24) https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/286749/hansa-teutonica-big-box #9 Dune Imperium (13:45) https://boardg...

Episode 202: Top 25 Games of All Time 2022: 15-11

20 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Snobs countdown of their top games of all time continues with their 15-11. Enjoy! Gaby's !5-11: #15 Lorenzo Il Magnifico (17:30)  https://board...

Episode 201: Top 25 Games of All Time 2022: 20-16

13 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Snobs countdown of their top games of all time continues with their 20-16. Enjoy! Gaby's 20-16: #20 The Voyages of Marco Polo (8:05) https://boar...

***BONUS EPISODE*** Mini Pod Sesh 9: Mandala Stones

10 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Another quick episode where Gaby (a grizzled, older, board game veteran) and Sharde (a younger, casual gamer) discuss a game they just played to see i...

Episode 200: A Non-Stravaganza

06 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A quick interlude from the Snobs top 25 games of all time.  The Snobs acknowledge with little fanfare their 200th episode. Among the assortment of to...

Episode 199: Top 25 Games of All Time 2022: 25-21

30 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Snobs countdown of their top games of all time begins with their 25-21. They also discuss biting your tongue, hemorrhoids, Gaby dwelling on how li...

Episode 198: Northern Exposure, Frozen Cookies and Anno 1800

23 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Snobs discuss, dive into, review, mention in passing and rant about some of these things in this episode: Janine Turner, Northern Exposure, chewy ...

Episode 197: Kentucky Fried Jesus

16 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Snobs discuss, dive into, review, mention in passing and rant about these things in this episode: Bubba returns!!,  tv dogs, silent H’s, vernac...

Episode 196: Shall We Dance with Dopamine

09 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Snobs discuss, dive into, review, mention in passing and rant about these things in this episode: “Fun” facts, sex and candy, drunk hamsters, ...

Episode 195: Knights of the Deviated Septum

02 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Snobs discuss, dive into, review, mention in passing and rant about these things in this episode: the first transplant of a genetically modified p...

Episode 194: Tinner’s Trail by Martin Wallace

24 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Snobs discuss, dive into, review, mention in passing and rant about these things in this episode: what is a philatelist, can you take pride in you...

Episode 193: Stress, Stressors and Buttless Chaps

17 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Snobs discuss, dive into, review, mention in passing and rant about these things in this episode: Enrique's use of the phrase "to be all honest", ...