Not your usual board game podcast. We enjoy board games and we enjoy talking about random things, so we decided to mix the two. We are here to hopefully entertain you as much as we entertain ourselves, enjoy!!
The Board Game Snobs podcast is an entertaining and humorous show hosted by Gaby, Jerry, and sometimes Enrique. While the name might suggest a focus solely on board games, the podcast actually covers a wide range of topics, including their jobs, pop culture references, and personal anecdotes. The hosts have great chemistry and their banter is lively and engaging, making for an enjoyable listening experience. They are not afraid to veer off topic and discuss random subjects, which adds to the casual and laid-back atmosphere of the show. Even though the board game discussions make up a smaller portion of the content, they still provide insightful opinions and reviews when they do talk about games.
One of the best aspects of The Board Game Snobs podcast is the humor and wit that Gaby, Jerry, and Enrique bring to each episode. Their comedic timing is spot-on and they often engage in playful banter that keeps listeners entertained. They have a knack for turning even serious topics into lighthearted conversations while still maintaining a level of thoughtfulness. The hosts also have a genuine love for board games that shines through in their discussions. They provide honest opinions about various games without taking themselves too seriously.
While the banter and off-topic discussions are entertaining for many listeners, some may find it frustrating if they are looking for more focused content solely centered around board games. The podcast could benefit from providing more structure or segments specifically dedicated to discussing new releases or industry news. Additionally, some listeners may prefer a more professional approach to discussing games rather than the casual and informal style of The Board Game Snobs.
In conclusion, The Board Game Snobs podcast offers an amusing and enjoyable listening experience with its humorous banter, diverse topics of conversation, and genuine love for board games. It may not be for everyone due to its lack of structure and focus primarily on banter rather than game-related content. However, for those who appreciate light-hearted discussions and a fun atmosphere, this podcast is worth checking out.
0:00 Intro & Welcome 0:19 Jerry's Barber Crisis 4:24 Gaby's Truck Driver Rant 6:40 Guest Sean joins + Basement / Teaching stories 11:39 Sean's writing / unpublished novels 14:48 Fast & Furious fanfic brainstorm 19:11 SpaceCorp / Space Corps discussion starts 24:21 GMT Games collection talk 35:00 Weekly meetups, trick-taking, wife's games 37:31 Under-the-radar / older euros (Jet Set, Airlines Europe, Pan Am) 43:49 Sean Franco name origin + Trainspotting 46:01 Plot holes, book vs movie adaptations 47:28 Iain Banks / Culture series 50:19 Dune, Lord of the Rings takes 55:02 Favorite films / Dark Knight trilogy / Planet of the Apes 1:01:25 Tom Hardy & Robert Pattinson praise 1:03:51 Wrapping up + Geekway to the West / St. Louis 1:06:44 Outro & Goodbyes Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bgsnobs Email: boardgamesnobs@gmail.com Follow/join us at: Board Game Snobs YouTube Board Game Snobs Discord https://www.instagram.com/boardgamesnobs/ Board Game Snobs Facebook Group
Podcast Chapters – Board Game Snobs: Cysmic Distilleries 0:00 – Intro & Banter Welcome, car washing, driving stories, near-misses, YouTube rabbit holes, cruises, flying anxiety, concerts, music tastes, Shazam, etc. 22:57 – Distilled Full discussion and review of Distilled: market / distill / sell-age phases, push-your-luck card shuffle, money tightness, recipes, upgrades, set collection vs aging, ratings. 34:09 – Cysmic Full discussion and review of (C-Y-S-M-I-C). Modular collapsing board, asymmetric factions, rocket-building / blueprints, action-card burn mechanic, combat, artifacts, player-count issues, theme delivery, overall rating. 56:01 – Outro
00:00 – Intro & episode overview (Moon Colony Bloodbath + Michelle interview note; audio quality warning) 03:01 – Moon Colony Bloodbath discussion begins 13:19 – Clear rules overview of Moon Colony Bloodbath 17:07 – Deeper critique of Moon Colony Bloodbath (family vs. gamer game, comparisons) 19:53 – Galaxy Trucker comparison 24:22 – Designer & artist credits (Donald X. Vaccarino / Franz Vohwinkel) 26:14 – Spider-Man Noir 34:19 – Transition to listener interview 34:33 – Interview with Michelle begins (noticeably improved audio) 1:06:09 – Michelle's top 5 games (starts with #5) 1:06:24 – Codenames 1:08:04 – Decrypto 1:11:24 – Castles of Burgundy 1:12:49 – Civolution 1:16:35 – Terraforming Mars 1:18:06 – Underwater Cities mention 1:21:31 – Twilight Imperium / Second Dawn for the Galaxy / Eclipse 1:23:26 – Arcs (Cole Wehrle) 1:25:56 – Moon Colony Bloodbath discussion with Michelle 1:39:52 – Ponzi Scheme recommendation 1:48:28 – Holding On: The Troubled Life of Billy Kerr 1:49:35 – Fog of Love mention 2:07:35 – Outro & closing Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bgsnobs Email: boardgamesnobs@gmail.com Follow/join us at: Board Game Snobs YouTube Board Game Snobs Discord https://www.instagram.com/boardgamesnobs/ Board Game Snobs Facebook Group
Episode 404 BGS 2.0 is in full effect. 00:00 - Intro & Banter 01:13 - Everything Needs a Breather (Star Wars, Doctor Who, Star Trek) 01:35 - The Garbage Truck Story & Weak Stomach Tales 03:34 - Strong Imagination vs Reality 04:04 - Enrique's Growth: Learning to Initiate & Connect 05:08 - Roll for Initiative & Therapist Logan 06:06 - Sustaining Connections vs Being a Homebody 07:55 - Progress & “Ya'aburnee” (Words from Other Languages) 08:38 - Nunchi: Reading the Room & Sensing Emotions 09:20 - Does Bubba Have Nunchi? Jerry's Anomalies 10:56 - Gaby's Strength: Matching the Mood & Making People Feel at Ease 13:10 - Mirroring People vs Being Yourself 15:43 - Transition to Board Games Weekend Recap 16:17 - Jerry's Negotiation Style & “Making Jerry Lose” 17:39 - Zoo Vadis Trauma & Backstabbing Stories 20:14 - The Meta of Negotiation Games 23:49 - Moonrakers Drama & Jason's Announcement 28:03 - Jerry Icing People Out for the Win 30:42 - Nemesis Retaliation Gameplay Story 32:22 - Tim's Ruthless Oxygen Move 34:58 - Tim Abandons Everyone & Wins the Game 37:28 - Why Nemesis is a Top Game (Story + Mechanics) 40:24 - Comparing Nemesis, Lockdown & Legacy Games 43:10 - ARCS Campaign Discussion 45:22 - Upcoming Games (Revenant, Container, etc.) & Outro Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bgsnobs Email: boardgamesnobs@gmail.com Follow/join us at: Board Game Snobs YouTube Board Game Snobs Discord https://www.instagram.com/boardgamesnobs/ Board Game Snobs Facebook Group
Episode 403 A new era begins. This episode reflects what the Snobs will be striving to do for the foreseeable future. A return to form one might say. Email your questions, thoughts, comments on this episode to boardgamesnobs@gmail.com 00:00 Intro & Con Recap 00:52 Listener Comments & Feedback 04:35 Podcast Future Plans & Direction 11:44 Games We Played at the Con 14:29 Stationfall Full Discussion 29:30 Food Talk and Stereotypes 39:40 The Forgotten Phones at Huddle House 48:30 Final Thanks & Goodbye
Episode 402 • 00:00 - Intro & Podcast Welcome • 00:36 - Road Trip Setup: In the Terrain (Car) • 01:57 - Recording Dangers & Louisiana Trooper Jokes • 02:30 - World Cup, Europe Heat Wave & No AC • 04:15 - Supergirl Movie Bombs During Heat Wave • 05:23 - Heading to Louisiana Board Game Meetup • 05:31 - Recent Games: Meeting Cameron & Xenon Profiteers • 07:50 - Podcast Revival & Rekindling the Love • 10:26 - Jerry's Collection: 235 Games Counted by AI • 12:53 - Games Brought to the Meetup (Heat, Thunder Road, Moonrakers, etc.) • 14:00 - More Games Talk: Moon Colony Bloodbath, Scout, Love Letter • 16:40 - Bubba's Board Game Design Project • 19:08 - Game Concept: Deep Fog, Lanterns & Nuanced Conversations • 21:00 - AI, Math & Game Balancing (Python Simulations) • 24:51 - AI's Future in Board Game Design • 28:47 - Lego Theory, Gender Differences in Play & Storytelling • 34:33 - AI Hallucinations & Trust Issues • 38:12 - Final Thoughts & Wrapping Up the Drive Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bgsnobs Email: boardgamesnobs@gmail.com Follow/join us at: Board Game Snobs YouTube Board Game Snobs Discord https://www.instagram.com/boardgamesnobs/ Board Game Snobs Facebook Group
Episode 401 The Snobs discuss where the podcast goes from here. Please email your thoughts on the matter dear listeners at: boardgamesnobs@gmail.com Follow/join us at: Board Game Snobs YouTube Board Game Snobs Discord https://www.instagram.com/boardgamesnobs/ Board Game Snobs Facebook Group
The Snobs get off to a rough start but finally settle in and play a variety of games with the Snob crew, then they welcome in Mike and Dan of Sporadically Board with even more games and chaos. Finally Jerry and Gaby chime in on listener voicemails as they enjoy the praise and accolades from their adoring and adorable listeners. Enjoy!! Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bgsnobs Email: boardgamesnobs@gmail.com Follow/join us at: Board Game Snobs YouTube Board Game Snobs Discord https://www.instagram.com/boardgamesnobs/ Board Game Snobs Facebook Group
Episode 399 This episode is chaos, bless you for hanging in there with us. Leave us a voicemail for upcoming episode 400 at 469-609-7221. Please leave it asap as the airdate of 400 will be the week of June 21-27. If you're abroad from US leave a voice note on any of our social DM's. Things are soon to change for our show but that will be discussed in episode 401!! #youvebeenteased Thanks for listening and Godspeed. Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bgsnobs Email: boardgamesnobs@gmail.com Follow/join us at: Board Game Snobs YouTube Board Game Snobs Discord https://www.instagram.com/boardgamesnobs/ Board Game Snobs Facebook Group
Episode 398 Jerry relays his hate for the TV show 9-1-1 while unknowingly recruiting Gaby as a new viewer of said show. Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bgsnobs Email: boardgamesnobs@gmail.com Follow/join us at: Board Game Snobs YouTube Board Game Snobs Discord https://www.instagram.com/boardgamesnobs/ Board Game Snobs Facebook Group
Originally aired June 26, 2019 In this very special episode, the Snob's give you a sneak peak into their real feelings and emotions as they discuss some of the things that have taken place in their lives as well as Bubba bringing them together. Naomi Soultrain, Gaby is sorry he forgot your name!! Please forgive him!! You and your husband have proven to be very dear to him!! Then they discuss the game Santa Maria. Please rate and review on whatever platform you listen on if possible! The Snob's love their listeners!! Contact them, they thrive on attention! Thank you and enjoy!! Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bgsnobs Email: boardgamesnobs@gmail.com Follow/join us at: Board Game Snobs Discord https://www.instagram.com/boardgamesnobs/ Board Game Snobs Facebook Group
Episode 397 Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bgsnobs Email: boardgamesnobs@gmail.com Follow/join us at: Board Game Snobs Discord https://www.instagram.com/boardgamesnobs/ Board Game Snobs Facebook Group
Episode 396 The very relevant smash hit movie Jumper, starring Anakin Skywalker is discussed, then Gaby brings his hot dust facts and also mentioned is the board game, Challengers. Enjoy? Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bgsnobs Email: boardgamesnobs@gmail.com Follow/join us at: Board Game Snobs Discord https://www.instagram.com/boardgamesnobs/ Board Game Snobs Facebook Group
Episode 395 Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bgsnobs Email: boardgamesnobs@gmail.com Follow/join us at: Board Game Snobs Discord https://www.instagram.com/boardgamesnobs/ Board Game Snobs Facebook Group
Episode 394 The Snobs discuss among other things: preparing for tornadoes, different "-ophiles" and the Golden Geek podcast nominations. Enjoy! Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bgsnobs Email: boardgamesnobs@gmail.com Follow/join us at: Board Game Snobs Discord https://www.instagram.com/boardgamesnobs/ Board Game Snobs Facebook Group
In this bonus, heavily sport talk laden episode, the Snobs briefly discuss some feedback from episode 391 Loosing My Mind! Jerry then explains to Gaby his newfound love of ice hockey while trashing other sports like baseball and soccer inciting Gaby to come to their defense. Yes it's comparing apples to oranges, but the question then is, would you prefer an apple? Or an orange? Enjoy! Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bgsnobs Email: boardgamesnobs@gmail.com Follow/join us at: Board Game Snobs Discord https://www.instagram.com/boardgamesnobs/ Board Game Snobs Facebook Group
Episode 393 Through Ice & Snow discussion starts (00:33:05) Through Ice & Snow on BGG The Snobs "review" Through Ice and Snow. Kinda. Mostly chaos happens. Hard to believe this podcast wasn't nominated for a BGG award for best board game podcast. Kidding of course, it makes perfect sense. Enjoy! Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bgsnobs Email: boardgamesnobs@gmail.com Follow/join us at: Board Game Snobs Discord https://www.instagram.com/boardgamesnobs/ Board Game Snobs Facebook Group
Episode 392 Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bgsnobs Email: boardgamesnobs@gmail.com Follow/join us at: Board Game Snobs Discord https://www.instagram.com/boardgamesnobs/ Board Game Snobs Facebook Group
In this episode Sharde says goodbye (for now) as she is moving away. Gaby tries to distract himself from his impending sadness by chatting with Sharde bout what she's been up to. Enjoy! P.S. If you would like to wish Sharde good travels, email her at boardgamesnobs@gmail.com. If you so wish, you may donate to her traveling and living expenses below, thanks! Sharde's Venmo Sharde's CashApp
Episode 391 The Snobs recap LOTR. Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bgsnobs Email: boardgamesnobs@gmail.com Follow/join us at: Board Game Snobs Discord https://www.instagram.com/boardgamesnobs/ Board Game Snobs Facebook Group
Episode 390 Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bgsnobs Email: boardgamesnobs@gmail.com Follow/join us at: Board Game Snobs Discord https://www.instagram.com/boardgamesnobs/ Board Game Snobs Facebook Group
Episode 389 Enjoy! Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bgsnobs Email: boardgamesnobs@gmail.com Follow/join us at: Board Game Snobs Discord https://www.instagram.com/boardgamesnobs/ Board Game Snobs Facebook Group
Episode 388 Enjoy! Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bgsnobs Email: boardgamesnobs@gmail.com Follow/join us at: Board Game Snobs Discord https://www.instagram.com/boardgamesnobs/ Board Game Snobs Facebook Group
Episode 387 Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bgsnobs Email: boardgamesnobs@gmail.com Follow/join us at: Board Game Snobs Discord https://www.instagram.com/boardgamesnobs/ Board Game Snobs Facebook Group
Episode 386 Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bgsnobs Email: boardgamesnobs@gmail.com Follow/join us at: Board Game Snobs Discord https://www.instagram.com/boardgamesnobs/ Board Game Snobs Facebook Group
Episode 385 The Snobs discuss: the Olympics, a recent popular reel and the parting of ways of Ryan Dancey and AEG. Enjoy! Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bgsnobs Email: boardgamesnobs@gmail.com Follow/join us at: Board Game Snobs Discord https://www.instagram.com/boardgamesnobs/ Board Game Snobs Facebook Group
Episode 384 The bands all here, enjoy! Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bgsnobs Email: boardgamesnobs@gmail.com Follow/join us at: Board Game Snobs Discord https://www.instagram.com/boardgamesnobs/ Board Game Snobs Facebook Group
Episode 383 The Snobs discuss the splitting up of Watch It Played and Game Night Picks. Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bgsnobs Email: boardgamesnobs@gmail.com Follow/join us at: Board Game Snobs Discord https://www.instagram.com/boardgamesnobs/ Board Game Snobs Facebook Group
Episode 382 Stitched together for your listening pleasure, enjoy! Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bgsnobs Email: boardgamesnobs@gmail.com Follow/join us at: Board Game Snobs Discord https://www.instagram.com/boardgamesnobs/ Board Game Snobs Facebook Group
Episode 381 Bubba returns for his annual visit to the podcast. After catching up, Gaby and Bubba also discuss Circadians First Light. Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bgsnobs Email: boardgamesnobs@gmail.com Follow/join us at: Board Game Snobs Discord https://www.instagram.com/boardgamesnobs/ Board Game Snobs Facebook Group
Episode 380 The Snobs read a heartfelt email from a dear listener. Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bgsnobs Email: boardgamesnobs@gmail.com Follow/join us at: Board Game Snobs Discord https://www.instagram.com/boardgamesnobs/ Board Game Snobs Facebook Group
Episode 379 The Snobs and Crew discuss a murder mystery party game they all played and catch up on some emails. Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bgsnobs Email: boardgamesnobs@gmail.com Follow/join us at: Board Game Snobs Discord https://www.instagram.com/boardgamesnobs/ Board Game Snobs Facebook Group
Episode 378 Returning Primary Guest Host Daniel Hughes and Gaby catchup. Enjoy! Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bgsnobs Email: boardgamesnobs@gmail.com Follow/join us at: Board Game Snobs Discord https://www.instagram.com/boardgamesnobs/ Board Game Snobs Facebook Group
The Snobs discuss their brushes with famous celebrities Harrison Ford, George Bush, Rosie O'Donnell and Harvey Fierstein!! When, how? Let's find out. Then they remember they are a board game podcast and discuss Treasure Island and Modern Art. Also discussed, Long John Silver's food, people that preface their statements and the game Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes. Also they introduce their friend John. Enjoy!
Episode 377 Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bgsnobs Email: boardgamesnobs@gmail.com Follow/join us at: Board Game Snobs Discord https://www.instagram.com/boardgamesnobs/ Board Game Snobs Facebook Group
Episode 376 The Snobs discuss their top 10-6 video games of all time among other things. Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bgsnobs Email: boardgamesnobs@gmail.com Follow/join us at: Board Game Snobs Discord https://www.instagram.com/boardgamesnobs/ Board Game Snobs Facebook Group
Episode 375 Gaby and Enrique discuss self esteem, death by firing squad, Airlines Europe and At the Gates of Loyang. Enjoy! Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bgsnobs Email: boardgamesnobs@gmail.com Follow/join us at: Board Game Snobs Discord https://www.instagram.com/boardgamesnobs/ Board Game Snobs Facebook Group
Episode 374 Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bgsnobs Email: boardgamesnobs@gmail.com Follow/join us at: Board Game Snobs Discord https://www.instagram.com/boardgamesnobs/ Board Game Snobs Facebook Group
Episode 373 Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bgsnobs Email: boardgamesnobs@gmail.com Follow/join us at: Board Game Snobs Discord https://www.instagram.com/boardgamesnobs/ Board Game Snobs Facebook Group
Episode 372: Harrington went to Japan and tells the Snobs about this trip. Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bgsnobs Email: boardgamesnobs@gmail.com Follow/join us at: Board Game Snobs Discord https://www.instagram.com/boardgamesnobs/ Board Game Snobs Facebook Group
Episode 371 Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bgsnobs Email: boardgamesnobs@gmail.com Follow/join us at: Board Game Snobs Discord https://www.instagram.com/boardgamesnobs/ Board Game Snobs Facebook Group
Episode 370 Kicking Off with Listener Feedback and Podcast Identity : 00:00 From Roger Rabbit to The Patient: TV& Childhood Trauma 02:27 Exploring Quaintness, Quirks, and the Autistic Ferengi 09:10 The Crocodile Hostage and Player- Hating Alien Encounters 15:50 Analyzing the Board Game Industry and IP Crossovers 25:10 From True Crime to Studio Ghibli: A Podcast Wrap- up 31:50 Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bgsnobs Email: boardgamesnobs@gmail.com Follow/join us at: Board Game Snobs Discord https://www.instagram.com/boardgamesnobs/ Board Game Snobs Facebook Group
Episode 369 Enjoy! Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bgsnobs Follow/join us at: Board Game Snobs Discord https://www.instagram.com/boardgamesnobs/ Board Game Snobs Facebook Group
Episode 368 Enjoy! Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bgsnobs Follow/join us at: Board Game Snobs Discord https://www.instagram.com/boardgamesnobs/ Board Game Snobs Facebook Group
Episode 367 Enjoy! The Snobs catch up and Gaby reviews A Place for All My Books. Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bgsnobs Follow/join us at: Board Game Snobs Discord https://www.instagram.com/boardgamesnobs/ Board Game Snobs Facebook Group
Episode 366 Enjoy! Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bgsnobs Follow/join us at: Board Game Snobs Discord https://www.instagram.com/boardgamesnobs/ Board Game Snobs Facebook Group
Episode 365 The Snobs and Dan and Mike of Sporadically Board podcasting together in the flesh and its pure chaos, enjoy! Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bgsnobs Follow/join us at: Board Game Snobs Discord https://www.instagram.com/boardgamesnobs/ Board Game Snobs Facebook Group
Episode 364 The Snobs and Bruce discuss the Dice Tower Retreat day one amongst other things. Passing thoughts on Endeavor Deep Sea, Rococo, Brink, Duck and Cover, Hot Streak and Cretaceous Rails also given. Enjoy! Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bgsnobs Follow/join us at: Board Game Snobs Discord https://www.instagram.com/boardgamesnobs/ Board Game Snobs Facebook Group
Episode 362 Enjoy! Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bgsnobs Follow/join us at: Board Game Snobs Discord https://www.instagram.com/boardgamesnobs/ Board Game Snobs Facebook Group
Jerry shares his thoughts on his way to Colorado.
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