Board Game Snobs

Episode 192: Wax and Lil Wane

10 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Snobs discuss, dive into, review, mention in passing and rant about these things in this episode: Western movies, what is a “fan”, if you had ...

Episode 191: Buffets and Board Game Burnout? To Be Continued...

03 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Don't forget to subscribe, rate and review wherever you listen to podcasts and tell your friends about the Board Game Snobs Podcast. Enjoy! For merch:...

Episode 190: Terraforming Mars: Ares Expedition

20 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Snobs discuss these things to varying degrees: Gateway Network's Better Half Reviews, Lost Cities, Dice Tower podcast coming to an end, Presidenti...

***Bonus Episode*** Frankie of Super Board Sunday

18 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

To checkout Super Board Sunday---https://superboardsunday.podbean.com/ Don't forget to subscribe, rate and review wherever you listen to podcasts and ...

Episode 189: Armadillos, Lethal Urine and The Last Aurora

13 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Snobs discuss, dive into, review, mention in passing and rant about these things in this episode: a three banded armadillo born in captivity, when...

Episode 188: Mark Besada aka The Green Tank of Board Game Barrage

06 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Snobs discuss with Mark the origin of Barrage, Jerry's likeness to Kellen (take a shot for every time Jerry mentions Kellen, you'll be out quickly...

Episode 187: Smartphone Inc by Ivan Lashin

23 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Snobs discuss these things to varying degrees: John Wick Versus Batman, a bone to pick with Ryan of The Gateway Network, Enrique creeping out a ca...

Episode 186: To Yedo or Yedon‘t

16 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Don't forget to subscribe, rate and review wherever you listen to podcasts and tell your friends about the Board Game Snobs Podcast. Enjoy! The Snobs ...

**Re-Uploaded**Episode 185: The Return of Ben Maddox

09 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

**Had to re-upload, was not loading properly for some** Check out Ben's stuff at https://fivegamesfordoomsday.com/ and his Dice Tower Design Notes on ...

Episode 184: Furnace by Ivan Lashin

02 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Furnace (44:40) Furnace on Board Game Geek   Don't forget to subscribe, rate and review wherever you listen to podcasts and tell your friends about t...

Episode 183: Red Cathedral and Stream of Consciousness Podcasting

23 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

***Releasing early due to holiday*** Ummmm, writing a description for this episode is too difficult as it’s all so random. A discussion of Red Cathe...

Episode 182: Space Race to Self Deprecation

18 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Snob's discuss these things to varying degrees: undulating hips, Space Race the board game, at what point is something able to be criticized as ar...

Episode 181: Primary Guest Dan Hughes

10 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Primary Star Jerry, Primary Host Gaby, Enrique and Primary Guest Dan rant, rave, discuss and mention in passing these things: being deemed a hero, sel...

Episode 180: Emails, Snakes, Flooding, Board Games, Oh My

04 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

****No Time to Die Spoiler - 5:47) Don't forget to subscribe, rate and review wherever you listen to podcasts and tell your friends about the Board Ga...

Episode 179: Two Guys And A Podcast

28 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Snobs are back babyyyyyyyyyy! A back to basics episode to discuss: green tomatoes, bread, and a tweet about typical board game podcasts. Don't for...

Mini Pod Sesh 8: Cover Your Assets, On the Rocks, Masters of Renaissance: Lorenzo IL Magnifico- The Card Game

21 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Gaby and Sharde discuss three different games.  Send voice memos to [email protected] Also contact at: https://twitter.com/boardgamesnobs htt...

Episode 178: Jani Kontkanen of Mitä Pelataan?

14 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In an effort to appease their Finnish listeners the Snobs have on Jani Kontkanen to discuss movies, games and more.  Enjoy! Check Out Jani’s Stuff:...

***BONUS*** Episode 177: Bernardo Rippe Designer of Fractal: Beyond the Void

11 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Gaby talks with Bernardo Rippe designer of Fractal: Beyond the Void and published by Bored Game Ink, to discuss among other things: the origin of the ...

Episode 176: Paula Deming

07 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Snobs were graced by the presence of the absolutely delightful Paula Deming of Things Get Dicey, Watch It Played, Death By Monsters, This Game is ...

Episode 175: Doctor Jared Rutledge, Epidemiologist

30 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Snobs and Jared talk a lot about sexually transmitted diseases.  A lot.  A few other things too but mostly that.  And Jared's Bubba top 5. Enjo...

Episode 174: Captains of the Gulf

23 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Snob's discuss these things to varying degrees: origins of the word "crap", sweating, clap on lights and finally Jason Dinger's game Captains of t...

Episode 173: The Fast and the Brew-ious

16 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Snobs discuss Fast and Furious (again) and Brew, designed by Stevo Torres and published by Pandasaurus Games. Don't forget to subscribe, rate and ...

***Bonus Episode*** Gaby on Cardboard Cave with Trevor Franklin

10 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

For some extra listening this week listen as Gaby goes on Trevor's show Cardboard Cave and answers questions and then they do their Top 10, 2 player g...

Episode 172: Strangers and Things

09 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Snobs discuss the miraculous arctic squirrel brains, emails from listeners and the topic of playing board games with strangers at conventions or o...

Episode 171: Doctor Denva Gallant, Professor of Art History. And Joe.

02 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

**Denva and Joe were unable to get their headsets working so while the audio is not up to Gaby’s lofty standards as a premiere elite audiophile, it ...

Episode 170: Crescent City Cargo

26 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Snobs discuss, dive into, review, mention in passing, ignorantly talk about and rant about these things in this episode: the Night Witches of WW2,...

Episode 169: Sober with ShadowVision on the Isle of Cats

19 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Snobs discuss, dive into, review, mention in passing, ignorantly talk about and rant about these things in this episode: podcasting without alcoho...

Episode 168: Roberto from Shear Boardom Table Talk

12 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Snobs discuss, dive into, review, mention in passing, ignorantly talk about and rant about these things in this episode with Roberto from Shear Bo...

Episode 167: Don Gilstrap Designer of Backyard Chickens

05 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Snobs have on Don Gilstrap, designer of Backyard Chickens coming to Kickstarter August 24, 2021, to discuss his new game and how he went about com...

Episode 166: Depression, Anxiety, Board Games Oh My

30 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

For this podcast just want to post a **Trigger Warning//Suicide** Its not a very long or involved discussion about it but it is mentioned. Mental Heal...

Episode 165: Flotilla

22 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Snob's discuss these things to varying degrees: their man crushes, Gaby "singing" karaoke, has Enrique ever cried, favorite Firefly characters, re...

Episode 164: The King is Once Again Dead

15 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Snobs discuss, dive into, review, mention in passing, ignorantly talk about and rant about these things in this episode: Gaby tries something new,...

Episode 163: Radioactive Hybrid Terror Pigs

08 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Snobs discuss, dive into, review, mention in passing, ignorantly talk about and rant about these things in this episode :Self confidence, My Cousi...

Episode 162: Business as Uvula

01 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Snobs have rushed home and recorded at great cost to bring you their stories of the past couple week's, consisting of their day of golf and Gaby's...

Episode 161: Michael Langford of Games With Teeth

24 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Snobs have on special guest Michael Langford (designer of Misdirection by Games With Teeth) from Down Under and pepper him with questions all thin...

Episode 160: ASMeRv

17 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Prepare for brain tingles in this special ASMR episode as the Snobs discuss among other things: W.A.S.Ps, David Turczi's cancelled Kickstarter, cornho...

Mini Pod Sesh 7: Paper Tales

14 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Gaby and Sharde discuss Paper Tales and how Sharde views it as a "new gamer" compared to other games she's played thus far. Enjoy! Contact the Snobs t...

Episode 159: Biblios Quill and Parchment

10 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Snobs discuss, dive into, review, mention in passing and rant about these things in this episode: lambanog, Zamfir, Scott Bakula, Sinbad the comed...

Episode 158: Chin Waggin about Viscounts of the West Kingdom

03 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Snobs discuss, dive into, review, mention in passing and rant about these things in this episode: Jerry’s been sick, chin waggin, Chuck Norris t...

Episode 157: What Would Jerry Do

27 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Snobs discuss, dive into, review, mention in passing and rant about these things in this episode: a designers tweet about drinking, The Goonies ne...

**Bonus Episode** Pod Solo Episode 9: Frak the Fork

24 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Gaby goes on a tirade against forks.  That's right.  Forks.  He's unusually angry at an eating utensil.  He briefly discusses the ...

Episode 156: Anal Intubation and Emails

19 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It's pretty self explanatory.  Contact the Snobs to let them know of your adulation, ask a question, critique, chime in with a topic or simply to say...

Episode 155: Hansa Teutonica and Max Robbins Discusses Impendium and Kickstarter

13 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Snobs discuss, dive into, review, mention in passing and rant about these things in this episode: Snobs t-shirts from https://sirmeeple.com/, Jerr...

Episode 154: Project Elite

06 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Snobs discuss Project Elite.  Enjoy! We have shirts now!  Wanna show your support for the Snobs? Check out https://sirmeeple.com/ Contact the Sn...

Episode 153: The Snobs Go Backis To Arrakis!

29 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Gaby and Jerry continue the autism discussion from last week as Gaby has some questions for Jerry about neurodiversity, anxiety and other issues that ...

Episode 152: Autism and Board Gaming

23 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Jerry and Bubba discuss neurodiversity in the hobby of board gaming. They also ramble on about squirrels, terminal velocity, and Jennifer Connelly. En...

Episode 151: James Kincaid of The Best Damn Nerd Show

22 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Gaby has on James Kincaid of The Best Damn Nerd Show and they discuss HeroQuest, Project Elite, marathon gaming, Arkham Horror and James gives his Bub...

Episode 150: The Quintessential Episode

15 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It's finally here!!  In this behemoth sized and most epic and quintessential Board Game Snobs podcast episode, the Snobs discuss, rant, rave, review ...

****(Had To Rename)**** Episode 149: The Sandwich Artist

09 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

(Sorry the previous title to 149 wasn't pushing through to some outlets due to similar name to older episode...I think, I don't really know) The Snobs...

Episode 148: Matthew Jude

01 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Snobs and Matthew Jude discuss, dive into, review, mention in passing and rant about these things in this episode: armadillo facts, bee sex, Matth...

Episode 147: Listener Email's

23 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Snobs read emails from their rabid fan base.  Thanks to all who correspond! Announcement Valid until April 6: For our 150th episode, if you would...

Episode 146: The Magnificent and Abyss

17 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Snobs discuss, dive into, review, mention in passing and rant about these things in this episode: hot armadillo facts, an update on Giuseppe, Clay...

Episode 145: Sharde Stops By

09 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Snobs and Sharde discuss, rant, rave, mention in passing and slightly discuss: what defines a party game, what games we prefer to play when a part...

Episode 144: These Are Not The Bot's We're Looking For

02 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Snobs discuss, dive into, review, mention in passing and rant about these things in this episode: emails, GameStop, Jeff Bezos, spinach sending em...

Episode 143: Giuseppe Macchiaverna aka Board Game Diner

23 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Snobs welcome longtime listener (fan) of the show Giuseppe to discuss armadillo facts, the game Obsession, The Eighth Doctor, Top 5 things Giusepp...

Episode 142: Armadillo's Can't Stop My City

16 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Snobs discuss, dive into, review, mention in passing and rant about these things in this episode: Armadillo facts, Kurt Russell versus Patrick Swa...

Episode 141: Bubba's Top 5...But Top 5 What

10 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Snobs discuss, dive into, review, mention in passing and rant about these things in this episode: Bubba’s weird conglomeration of a top 5. Top 5...

Episode 140: Dan Hughes Returns

01 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Snobs discuss, dive into, review, mention in passing and rant about these things in this episode: graham crackers, mummy juice, pub names, pub cri...

Episode 139: Ménage à Trois

27 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Snobs discuss: Bubba's immunity to COVID, shoplifters at Walmart, seeing old friends, and finally an email addressing  whether or not one can/sho...

Episode 138: Sand Rectum

21 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Snobs discuss, dive into, review, mention in passing and rant about these things in this episode: Some Did You Knows (DYK), the Sarlacc pit, loose...

Episode 137: Warp's Edge (but a lot of Mandalorian talk first)

13 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Snobs discuss, dive into, review, mention in passing and rant about these things in this episode: Enrique is back, Jerry’s drinking wine from Al...

Episode 136: Liz Davidson of Beyond Solitaire

08 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Snobs have on Liz Davidson of Beyond Solitaire.  This is the one Gaby forgot to press record on (rookie mistake)!  Liz displayed extreme patienc...

Pod Solo Episode 8: Jerry's Top 18 Video Games (but not really)

01 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Jerry gets bored and uses his poor editing skillz to upload a brief episode about the obscure games he has been playing on Steam.

Mini Pod Sesh 6: Gaby and Sharde Discuss Kingswood by 25th Century Games

24 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Gaby and Sharde discuss how Gaby doesn't listen to lyrics of songs, Vlad the Impaler, We Are The Champions on Netflix, dam sledding, Sharde's parkour ...

Episode 135:Five Games for Doomsday

17 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The Snobs and Ben Maddox of Five Games For Doomsday discuss, dive into, review, mention in passing and rant about these things in this episode: time z...

Episode 134: Curmudgeon

10 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this "special" episode the Snobs play Curmudgeon published by 25th Century Games kindly sent to them by Chad Elkins (hope he doesn’t regret that ...

Mini Pod Sesh 5: Gaby and Sharde Discuss Targi

07 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Gaby and Sharde discuss The Picture of Dorian Gray, Dirk Pitt, the Miami Vice theme music, back to Dorian Gray and the fact that Tyrone Power is NOT i...

Episode 133: REUNITED

03 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week the Snobs are reunited in the flesh!  It's pretty off the rails.  It's been so long since they were all together the sound levels are way ...

Episode 132: Pax Pamir (Second Edition)

26 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The Snobs discuss, dive into, review, mention in passing and rant about these things in this episode: being judgmental, Tribes: Dawn of Humanity, Plun...

Episode 132: Unmatched Nonsense

19 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The Snobs discuss, dive into, review, mention in passing and rant about these things in this episode: Gaby going through his journal, Brick and Mordor...

Episode 131: Raiders of Scythia

13 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The Snobs discuss, dive into, review, mention in passing and rant about these things in this episode: Andre 3000, Piers Morgan, Top Gear, Facebook que...

Episode 130: High Rise of The Mandalorian with Sir Sean Connery

05 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The Snobs discuss, dive into, review, mention in passing and rant about these things in this episode: Cocoa Puffs, Jerry’s gizzard, Sir Sean Connery...

Episode 129: Daddy?

29 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The Snobs discuss, dive into, review, mention in passing and rant about these things in this episode: Tenet, R-Patt, Jerry calls himself daddy, the sh...

Episode 128: On Mars And What Makes A Board Game "Heavy"

22 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The Snobs discuss their most recent play of On Mars which leads to a discussion of what makes a game "heavy".  Contact us to let us know of your adul...

Episode 127: Richard Simpson

08 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This episode the Snob's have on a special guest from the podcast/YouTube channel We're Not Wizards, Sir Richard Simpson! They rant, rave and talk abou...

Episode 126: Mike DiLisio

01 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This episode the Snob's have on a special guest FROM the podcasts Order from Chaos and Sporadically Board, the YouTube channel SoloMode Games, the boa...

Episode 125: The Conclusion To The First Annual Snobbies Board Game Award's

24 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The Snob's award the following prestigious awards: The Louvre (9:44) the Best Two Player Award (11:40) the Fat Bastard Award (19:09) and finally the m...

Episode 124: Part One- The First Annual Snobbies Board Game Awards For 2019

17 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The first annual Snobbies Board Game Award Show!!  Break out your finest evening wear and settle in as the Snobs hand out the awards for most over-hy...

Episode 123: Answering Questions On Mars

10 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The Snobs discuss, dive into, review, mention in passing and rant about these things in this episode: movie tropes that annoy them, the new Batman tra...

Episode 122: The Pre-Snobbies

04 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The Snobs discuss, dive into, review, mention in passing and rant about these things in this episode.......honestly I don’t remember. And I just got...

Episode 121: Top 10 Games of 2019 Part Two

27 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The Snobs discuss their top 5-1 games of 2019 among other stuff in one of their milder episodes.  Enjoy! Contact us- [email protected] https...

Mini Pod Sesh 4: Gaby and Sharde Discuss Party Games and Wingspan

25 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Gaby and Sharde talk about her first couple of party games played with Gaby after intially meeting each other, which one is her favorite, and they als...

Episode 120: Top 10 Games of 2019 Part One

20 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The Snobs discuss, dive into, review, mention in passing and rant about these things in this episode: their favorite 2019 top 10 games, Matthew and Je...

Episode 119: Batman Nips

13 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The Snobs discuss, dive into, review, mention in passing and rant about these things in this episode: Gaby’s brain is shrinking, shooting hoops, Jer...

Episode 118: Board Game Purchasing Habits

06 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The Snobs discuss, dive into, review, mention in passing and rant about these things in this episode: Order from Chaos, Enrique might be into steampun...

Episode 117: Tutankhamun and Kingswood

30 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The Snobs discuss, dive into, review, mention in passing and rant about these things in this episode: Coneheads, our defunct website, the genius test,...

Episode 116: Frolf and Lather also Scorpius Freighter

22 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The Snobs discuss, dive into, review, mention in passing and rant about these things in this episode: best Batman, Joel Schumacher, Gaby’s memory fr...

Episode 115: Ragusa

15 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The Snobs discuss, dive into, review, mention in passing and rant about these things in this episode: The Rolling Stones first number one single, duel...

Episode 114: Pan Am Discussion and What Defines a Classic Board Game

08 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The Snobs discuss, dive into, review, mention in passing and rant about these things in this episode: vodka and prune juice, which Ninja Turtles the S...

Mini Pod Sesh 3: Gaby and Sharde Discuss How They Met and Azul

02 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Gaby and Jerry were unable to get together in time to record but Gaby and Sharde were able to discuss their friendship's beginnings, Sharde talks abou...

Episode 113: Top 5 Games We Want to Play After Quarantine is Over

25 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The Snobs discuss, dive into, review, mention in passing and rant about these things in this episode: Winnie the Pooh, painting minis, Gaby’s eccent...

Episode 112: Internet Titan Dan Hughes aka Extrava-Dan-Za

18 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In their longest podcast yet the Snobs have the pleasure of having on internet titan Dan Hughes of Dice Tower’s Dan and Cora, Sporadically Board, Or...

Episode 111: Listener Emails

11 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The Snobs catch up on a few of the emails from past couple weeks and also discuss whether or not the mechanisms they prefer in games line up with thei...

Episode 110: Have a Nice Bidet

04 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Bubba returns!  In this one Bubba and Gaby discuss what Bubba’s been up to, watching Gilmore Girls (3:58), Bubba’s favorite tv show (5:17), Polda...

Pod Solo Episode 7: Underwater Cities and Field Commander Alexander

01 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Gaby discusses Underwater Cities solo versus Terraforming Mars and also Field Commander Alexander.  And he misses Jerry. 

Episode 109: No You Didn't Miss Any Episodes, It's Episode 109

28 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The Snobs discuss, dive into, review, mention in passing and rant about these things in this episode: Jerry’s son joins the show for a bit (0:38), m...

Episode 99.9 But Episode Actual Number Is 108: It's A Wonderful World

21 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The Snobs discuss, dive into, review, mention in passing and rant about these things in this episode: buddy cop movies, It’s A Wonderful World solo,...

Episode 99.8: C.O.B.R.A.

14 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode the Snob's discuss how Jerry saves a bald eagle, the Golden Geek Award's and Jerry wants to create his own awards. Enjoy! Contact us- ...

Pod Solo Episode 6: The Golden Geek Award's Backlash

07 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this Pod Solo Gaby discusses the Golden Geek's, murder hornet's, the Snob's Facebook group, the Snobbies game of the year, Coffee Roaster's app ver...

Episode 99.7: Vanilla Beaver Anus

07 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The Snobs discuss, dive into, review, mention in passing and rant about these things in this episode: Gaby’s bike ride, Lewis and Clark’s campsite...