Board Game Snobs

Episode 303: Snowblind Race for the Pole

15 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Snobs rant, rave, review, mention in passing and briefly discuss these things: (00:00:00) Intro (00:05:15) Gaby discusses Hubs Life on Instagra...

Episode 302: Sexy Penguins Fart in the Oceans

08 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Snobs rant, rave, review, mention in passing and briefly discuss these things: (00:00:00) Intro (00:04:00) What's the deal with haunting (00:07:...

Episode 301: Star Trekking Through a Den of Wolves

01 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Snobs rant, rave, review, mention in passing and briefly discuss these things: 00:03:25  Jerry's blessing in case he passes 00:05:16  Gaby's sh...

Episode 300 With Sporadically Board and We're Not Wizards

24 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 300: In this fantabulous blowout extravaganza the Snobs celebrate this tremendous milestone with pod friends Dan Hughes, Mike Dilisio and Rich...

The Episode Before Three Hundred

17 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 299: Nonsense, nonsense, plans for BGG Spring and more nonsense.  Enjoy! To Join Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bgsnobs Follow/join us ...

The Path of Totality and Sky Team

04 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 298: Eclipses, tomatoes, pork and games. Pork’n’games, Resist, SOS Titanic, Sky Team, inner monologue and mental pictures and more. Enjoy!...

Compelling Versus Fun Versus Enjoyment and Pluto

28 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Snobs were tired so they let the soon to be overlord AI do the description once again despite them swearing off AI descriptions and also chapter m...

Recon-Chile-ations

20 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 296: The Snobs rant, rave, review, mention in passing and briefly discuss these things: (00:00:00) Ben's Intro (00:00:44) Sucking in while dr...

***BONUS EPISODE*** Mini Pod Sesh 10: Damsel Starring Millie Bobby Brown

18 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

***SPOILERS*** Gaby and Sharde discuss the Netflix hit Damsel. Did they like it? Can MBB be any one other than Eleven? These questions and more discus...

***Spoilers*** A Board Game Snobs/Disagreeable Nerd Movie Review: Dune Part Two

13 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 295: In a Disagreeable Nerd reunion, the Snobs and Sharde and Deej review Dune Part Two.   Follow/join us at: Board Game Snobs Discord https:...

**CLASSIC THROWBACK** Episode 25: Brass Lancashire, Brass Birmingham and Rise of Tribes

06 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Originally Aired 9/13/2018 Before Brass hit number one on the BGG charts the Snobs discussed both Brass games (like every other BG podcast likewise di...

Evacuation, Degradation...Hostage Situation

29 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 294: The Snobs rant, rave, review, mention in passing and briefly discuss these things: football board games, Gaby’s dad is in Chile, what w...

The Uninformed Majority of Mafia

22 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 293: The Snobs discuss various party games starting off with Mafia and the reason for its creation and whether or not it's roots have basis. A...

Super Bowl Recap

14 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 292: Note from Gaby: Using the AI that PODBEAN now offers, everything after this is AI written. Its so terribly AI. So terribly, terribly AI. ...

Corncobs, Beard Floss and the Super Bowl

07 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 291: The Snobs rant, rave, review, mention in passing and briefly discuss these things: (00:00:00)- Intro (00:03:00)- Beard talk (00:06:11)-...

Tetris,Tenet and Tennant

31 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 290: The Snobs rant, rave, review, mention in passing and briefly discuss these things: Tetris has been beat, Gaby doesn’t care for Tetris, ...

Onwards and Upwards

24 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 289: The Snobs discuss (00:00:00) Ben’s intro (00:01:00) Boxed wine (00:02:15) Jerry’s Matthew McConaughey/Batman theory (00:20:17) listen...

Developing Relationships and How Board Games Can Help

17 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 288- The Snobs rant, rave, review, mention in passing and briefly discuss these things:  (00:00:01) Ben’s Podcast Bumper (00:01:03) Intro (...

Collin Show 2024

10 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 287: (00:00:01) Intro banter in which the Snobs briefly discuss their dream celebrity podcast guest. (00:11:00)  Richard Payne (00:20:58) ...

Antiheroes Don’t Exist

03 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 286: The Snobs respond to listener comments and go on a lengthy tangent discussing heroes, villains and Jerry’s stance against the term “a...

Whistle Stop and Trio/Nana

27 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 285: The Snobs rant, rave, review, mention in passing and briefly discuss these things: drinking wine out of a box, Six Flags, riffing bout ri...

El Grande, World Wonders, Nana and the Dank Tank

20 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 284: The Snobs rant, rave, review, mention in passing and briefly discuss these things: a final recap of BoardGameGeek Con, the Gilded Age, Sp...

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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...