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We take a fresh look at board games as veteran publishers Ignacy Trzewiczek and Stephen Buonocore discuss the industry from the inside out. Intro Music: Happy Rock – Bensound.com

Board Games Insider


    • Jun 4, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 276 EPISODES

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    The Board Games Insider podcast is an excellent resource for anyone interested in the board game industry. Hosted by Stephen Buonocore of Stronghold Games and Ignacy Trzewiczek of Portal Games, this podcast offers a unique behind-the-scenes look at the business side of board games. With their combined knowledge and experience, Stephen and Ignacy provide valuable insights and analysis on industry news, game design, and running a successful publishing company.

    One of the best aspects of this podcast is the wealth of information it provides about the board game industry. The hosts go beyond just discussing games and delve into topics such as licensing, marketing, distribution, and more. This valuable insight gives listeners a deeper understanding of how the industry operates and what it takes to succeed in it. Additionally, Stephen and Ignacy's passion for gaming shines through in every episode, making it enjoyable to listen to.

    Another great aspect of The Board Games Insider is the camaraderie between Stephen and Ignacy. Their banter and dynamic make for entertaining conversations that keep listeners engaged. They also do an excellent job of answering fan questions, providing practical advice for aspiring designers or publishers.

    However, one downside to this podcast is that sometimes the sound levels can be inconsistent. Some listeners have reported that they find it difficult to hear certain parts of episodes while commuting or in noisy environments. This can be frustrating for those who want to fully engage with the content but struggle due to low audio quality.

    In conclusion, The Board Games Insider podcast is a must-listen for anyone interested in the board game industry. With its informative discussions on business strategy, industry developments, and inside glimpses into successful companies like Stronghold Games and Portal Games, this podcast offers valuable insights that are hard to find elsewhere. While there might be some issues with sound levels at times, the overall quality of content makes up for it. Whether you're a gamer looking to learn more about the industry or an aspiring designer or publisher, The Board Games Insider is a podcast that shouldn't be missed.



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    BGI 371 The One About What To Do With a Completed LEGACY Game

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2025


    BGI 371 The One About What To Do With a Completed LEGACY Game Board Games Insider – Join our Guild on Board Game Geek Guild | Like us on FB Social media: Ignacy Trzewiczek / Portal Games: website | FB | Twitter | Youtube Corey Thompson / Above Board TV:  website | Youtube Stephen Buonocore / […]

    BGI 370 The One About Gaming Resolutions and Gaming Vibes

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025


    BGI 370 The One About Gaming Resolutions and Gaming Vibes Board Games Insider – Join our Guild on Board Game Geek Guild | Like us on FB Social media: Ignacy Trzewiczek / Portal Games: website | FB | Twitter | Youtube Corey Thompson / Above Board TV:  website | Youtube Stephen Buonocore / “The Podfather […]

    BGI 369 The One About Printing Games in the USABGI 369

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025


    BGI 369 The One About Printing Games in the USA Board Games Insider – Join our Guild on Board Game Geek Guild | Like us on FB Social media: Ignacy Trzewiczek / Portal Games: website | FB | Twitter | Youtube Corey Thompson / Above Board TV:  website | Youtube Stephen Buonocore / “The Podfather […]

    BGI 368 The One About the Chopping Up of Diamond Comics

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2025


    BGI 368 The One About the Chopping Up of Diamond Comics Board Games Insider – Join our Guild on Board Game Geek Guild | Like us on FB Social media: Ignacy Trzewiczek / Portal Games: website | FB | Twitter | Youtube Corey Thompson / Above Board TV:  website | Youtube Stephen Buonocore / “The […]

    BGI 367 The One About… CMON and Tariffs and Diamond Bankruptcy… Oh My!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2025


    BGI 367 The One About… CMON and Tariffs and Diamond Bankruptcy… Oh My! Board Games Insider – Join our Guild on Board Game Geek Guild | Like us on FB Social media: Ignacy Trzewiczek / Portal Games: website | FB | Twitter | Youtube Corey Thompson / Above Board TV:  website | Youtube Stephen Buonocore […]

    BGI 366 The One About The State of CMON…and The Hobby Game Industry

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2025


    BGI 366 The One About The State of CMON…and The Hobby Game Industry Board Games Insider – Join our Guild on Board Game Geek Guild | Like us on FB Social media: Ignacy Trzewiczek / Portal Games: website | FB | Twitter | Youtube Corey Thompson / Above Board TV:  website | Youtube Stephen Buonocore […]

    BGI 365 The One About An Existential Crisis for the Hobby Game Industry

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2025


    BGI 365 The One About An Existential Crisis for the Hobby Game Industry Board Games Insider – Join our Guild on Board Game Geek Guild | Like us on FB Social media: Ignacy Trzewiczek / Portal Games: website | FB | Twitter | Youtube Corey Thompson / Above Board TV:  website | Youtube Stephen Buonocore […]

    BGI 364 The One About The Bad News That Keeps on Giving

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2025


    BGI 364 The One About The Bad News That Keeps on Giving Board Games Insider – Join our Guild on Board Game Geek Guild | Like us on FB Social media: Ignacy Trzewiczek / Portal Games: website | FB | Twitter | Youtube Corey Thompson / Above Board TV:  website | Youtube Stephen Buonocore / […]

    BGI 363 The One About Alliance Entertainment

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2025


    BGI 363 The One About Alliance Entertainment Board Games Insider – Join our Guild on Board Game Geek Guild | Like us on FB Social media: Ignacy Trzewiczek / Portal Games: website | FB | Twitter | Youtube Corey Thompson / Above Board TV:  website | Youtube Stephen Buonocore / “The Podfather Of Gaming”: website […]

    BGI 362 The One About Training The AI for Artist Compensation

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2025


    BGI 362 The One About Training The AI for Artist Compensation Board Games Insider – Join our Guild on Board Game Geek Guild | Like us on FB Social media: Ignacy Trzewiczek / Portal Games: website | FB | Twitter | Youtube Corey Thompson / Above Board TV:  website | Youtube Stephen Buonocore / “The […]

    BGI 361 The One About Bad Tidings for a Major Publisher

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2025


    BGI 361 The One About Bad Tidings for a Major Publisher Board Games Insider – Join our Guild on Board Game Geek Guild | Like us on FB Social media: Ignacy Trzewiczek / Portal Games: website | FB | Twitter | Youtube Corey Thompson / Above Board TV:  website | Youtube Stephen Buonocore / “The […]

    BGI 360 The One About Game Expansions and Luxury Games

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2025


    BGI 360 The One About Game Expansions and Luxury Games Board Games Insider – Join our Guild on Board Game Geek Guild | Like us on FB Social media: Ignacy Trzewiczek / Portal Games: website | FB | Twitter | Youtube Corey Thompson / Above Board TV:  website | Youtube Stephen Buonocore / “The Podfather […]

    BGI 359 The One About More Tariffs

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2025


    BGI 359 The One About More Tariffs Board Games Insider – Join our Guild on Board Game Geek Guild | Like us on FB Social media: Ignacy Trzewiczek / Portal Games: website | FB | Twitter | Youtube Corey Thompson / Above Board TV:  website | Youtube Stephen Buonocore / “The Podfather Of Gaming”: website […]

    BGI 358 The One About Renegade Games & Diamond Comics

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2025


    BGI 358 The One About Renegade Games & Diamond Comics Board Games Insider – Join our Guild on Board Game Geek Guild | Like us on FB Social media: Ignacy Trzewiczek / Portal Games: website | FB | Twitter | Youtube Corey Thompson / Above Board TV:  website | Youtube Stephen Buonocore / “The Podfather […]

    BGI 357 The One About Corey Owning Some of Gen Con

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2025


    BGI 357 The One About Corey Owning Some of Gen Con Board Games Insider – Join our Guild on Board Game Geek Guild | Like us on FB Social media: Ignacy Trzewiczek / Portal Games: website | FB | Twitter | Youtube Corey Thompson / Above Board TV:  website | Youtube Stephen Buonocore / “The […]

    BGI 356 The One About Strategic Partnerships

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2025


    BGI 356 The One About Strategic Partnerships Board Games Insider – Join our Guild on Board Game Geek Guild | Like us on FB Social media: Ignacy Trzewiczek / Portal Games: website | FB | Twitter | Youtube Corey Thompson / Above Board TV:  website | Youtube Stephen Buonocore / “The Podfather Of Gaming”: website […]

    BGI 355 The One About Apps For Board Games That Do Not Work After A Time

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2025


    BGI 355 The One About Apps For Board Games That Do Not Work After A Time Board Games Insider – Join our Guild on Board Game Geek Guild | Like us on FB Social media: Ignacy Trzewiczek / Portal Games: website | FB | Twitter | Youtube Corey Thompson / Above Board TV:  website | […]

    BGI 354 PREDICTIONS 2025!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2025


    BGI 354 PREDICTIONS 2025! Board Games Insider – Join our Guild on Board Game Geek Guild | Like us on FB Social media: Ignacy Trzewiczek / Portal Games: website | FB | Twitter | Youtube Corey Thompson / Above Board TV:  website | Youtube Stephen Buonocore / “The Podfather Of Gaming”: website | FB | […]

    BGI 353 The One About the Alliance Distribution Bankruptcy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2025


    BGI 353 The One About the Alliance Distribution Bankruptcy Board Games Insider – Join our Guild on Board Game Geek Guild | Like us on FB Social media: Ignacy Trzewiczek / Portal Games: website | FB | Twitter | Youtube Corey Thompson / Above Board TV:  website | Youtube Stephen Buonocore / “The Podfather Of […]

    BGI 352 The One About the State of Game Crowdfunding

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2025


    BGI 352 The One About the State of Game Crowdfunding Board Games Insider – Join our Guild on Board Game Geek Guild | Like us on FB Social media: Ignacy Trzewiczek / Portal Games: website | FB | Twitter | Youtube Corey Thompson / Above Board TV:  website | Youtube Stephen Buonocore / “The Podfather […]

    BGI 351 The One About D&D Licensing On Everything

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2025


    BGI 351 The One About D&D Licensing On Everything Board Games Insider – Join our Guild on Board Game Geek Guild | Like us on FB Social media: Ignacy Trzewiczek / Portal Games: website | FB | Twitter | Youtube Corey Thompson / Above Board TV:  website | Youtube Stephen Buonocore / “The Podfather Of […]

    BGI 350 The One About Board Game Arena

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2025


    BGI 350 The One About Board Game Arena Board Games Insider – Join our Guild on Board Game Geek Guild | Like us on FB Social media: Ignacy Trzewiczek / Portal Games: website | FB | Twitter | Youtube Corey Thompson / Above Board TV:  website | Youtube Stephen Buonocore / “The Podfather Of Gaming”: […]

    BGI 349 The One About Getting Games for the Holidays

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2025


    BGI 349 The One About Getting Games for the Holidays Board Games Insider – Join our Guild on Board Game Geek Guild | Like us on FB Social media: Ignacy Trzewiczek / Portal Games: website | FB | Twitter | Youtube Corey Thompson / Above Board TV:  website | Youtube Stephen Buonocore / “The Podfather […]

    BGI 348 The One About Cat Boogers

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2024


    BGI 348 The One About Cat Boogers Board Games Insider – Join our Guild on Board Game Geek Guild | Like us on FB Social media: Ignacy Trzewiczek / Portal Games: website | FB | Twitter | Youtube Corey Thompson / Above Board TV:  website | Youtube Stephen Buonocore / “The Podfather Of Gaming”: website […]

    BGI 347 The One About Plagiarism Claims and Copyrights

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2024


    BGI 347 The One About Plagiarism Claims and Copyrights Board Games Insider – Join our Guild on Board Game Geek Guild | Like us on FB Social media: Ignacy Trzewiczek / Portal Games: website | FB | Twitter | Youtube Corey Thompson / Above Board TV:  website | Youtube Stephen Buonocore / “The Podfather Of […]

    BGI 346 The One About Shut Up & Sit Down and Play to Z’s Strategic Partnership

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2024


    BGI 346 The One About Shut Up & Sit Down and Play to Z's Strategic Partnership Board Games Insider – Join our Guild on Board Game Geek Guild | Like us on FB Social media: Ignacy Trzewiczek / Portal Games: website | FB | Twitter | Youtube Corey Thompson / Above Board TV:  website | […]

    BGI 345 The One About Impending Tariffs

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2024


    BGI 345 The One About Impending Tariffs Board Games Insider – Join our Guild on Board Game Geek Guild | Like us on FB Social media: Ignacy Trzewiczek / Portal Games: website | FB | Twitter | Youtube Corey Thompson / Above Board TV:  website | Youtube Stephen Buonocore / “The Podfather Of Gaming”: website […]

    BGI 344 The One About Asmodee On The Prowl Again

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2024


    BGI 344 The One About Asmodee On The Prowl Again Board Games Insider – Join our Guild on Board Game Geek Guild | Like us on FB Social media: Ignacy Trzewiczek / Portal Games: website | FB | Twitter | Youtube Corey Thompson / Above Board TV:  website | Youtube Stephen Buonocore / “The Podfather […]

    BGI 343 The One About Game Industry Financial Projections Out to 2030

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2024


    BGI 343 The One About Game Industry Financial Projections Out to 2030 Board Games Insider – Join our Guild on Board Game Geek Guild | Like us on FB Social media: Ignacy Trzewiczek / Portal Games: website | FB | Twitter | Youtube Corey Thompson / Above Board TV:  website | Youtube Stephen Buonocore / […]

    BGI 342 The One About Board Game Musicals

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2024


    BGI 342 The One About Board Game Musicals Board Games Insider – Join our Guild on Board Game Geek Guild | Like us on FB Social media: Ignacy Trzewiczek / Portal Games: website | FB | Twitter | Youtube Corey Thompson / Above Board TV:  website | Youtube Stephen Buonocore / “The Podfather Of Gaming”: […]

    BGI 341 The One About Sorrow For A Big Loss To The Industry

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2024


    BGI 341 The One About Sorrow For A Big Loss To The Industry Board Games Insider – Join our Guild on Board Game Geek Guild | Like us on FB Social media: Ignacy Trzewiczek / Portal Games: website | FB | Twitter | Youtube Corey Thompson / Above Board TV:  website | Youtube Stephen Buonocore […]

    BGI 340 The One About Rules to Pick The Start Player

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2024


    BGI 340 The One About Rules to Pick The Start Player Board Games Insider – Join our Guild on Board Game Geek Guild | Like us on FB Social media: Ignacy Trzewiczek / Portal Games: website | FB | Twitter | Youtube Corey Thompson / Above Board TV:  website | Youtube Stephen Buonocore / “The […]

    BGI 339 The One About Helping Those Hit By Disasters

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2024


    BGI 339 The One About Helping Those Hit By Disasters Board Games Insider – Join our Guild on Board Game Geek Guild | Like us on FB Social media: Ignacy Trzewiczek / Portal Games: website | FB | Twitter | Youtube Corey Thompson / Above Board TV:  website | Youtube Stephen Buonocore / “The Podfather […]

    BGI 338 The One About Essen Spiel 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2024


    BGI 338 The One About Essen Spiel 2024 Board Games Insider – Join our Guild on Board Game Geek Guild | Like us on FB Social media: Ignacy Trzewiczek / Portal Games: website | FB | Twitter | Youtube Corey Thompson / Above Board TV:  website | Youtube Stephen Buonocore / “The Podfather Of Gaming”: […]

    BGI 337 The One About People (in your group and in the game industry)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2024


    BGI 337 The One About People (in your group and in the game industry) Board Games Insider – Join our Guild on Board Game Geek Guild | Like us on FB Social media: Ignacy Trzewiczek / Portal Games: website | FB | Twitter | Youtube Corey Thompson / Above Board TV:  website | Youtube Stephen […]

    BGI 336 The One About Sustainability in Board Gaming

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2024


    BGI 336 The One About Sustainability in Board Gaming Board Games Insider – Join our Guild on Board Game Geek Guild | Like us on FB Social media: Ignacy Trzewiczek / Portal Games: website | FB | Twitter | Youtube Corey Thompson / Above Board TV:  website | Youtube Stephen Buonocore / “The Podfather Of […]

    BGI 335 The One About Miniatures Games

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2024


    BGI 335 The One About Miniatures Games Board Games Insider – Join our Guild on Board Game Geek Guild | Like us on FB Social media: Ignacy Trzewiczek / Portal Games: website | FB | Twitter | Youtube Corey Thompson / Above Board TV:  website | Youtube Stephen Buonocore / “The Podfather Of Gaming”: website […]

    BGI 334 The One About Falling Revenue and Rising Crowdfunding

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2024


    BGI 334 The One About Falling Revenue and Rising Crowdfunding Board Games Insider – Join our Guild on Board Game Geek Guild | Like us on FB Social media: Ignacy Trzewiczek / Portal Games: website | FB | Twitter | Youtube Corey Thompson / Above Board TV:  website | Youtube Stephen Buonocore / “The Podfather […]

    BGI 333 The One About So Many Questions

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2024


    BGI 333 The One About So Many Questions Board Games Insider – Join our Guild on Board Game Geek Guild | Like us on FB Social media: Ignacy Trzewiczek / Portal Games: website | FB | Twitter | Youtube Corey Thompson / Above Board TV:  website | Youtube Stephen Buonocore / “The Podfather Of Gaming”: […]

    BGI 332 The One About Storytelling AI

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2024


    BGI 332 The One About Storytelling AI Board Games Insider – Join our Guild on Board Game Geek Guild | Like us on FB Social media: Ignacy Trzewiczek / Portal Games: website | FB | Twitter | Youtube Corey Thompson / Above Board TV:  website | Youtube Stephen Buonocore / “The Podfather Of Gaming”: website […]

    BGI 331  The One About Very Poor Fiscal Results from Asmodee’s Parent Embracer

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2024


    BGI 331  The One About Very Poor Fiscal Results from Asmodee's Parent Embracer Board Games Insider – Join our Guild on Board Game Geek Guild | Like us on FB Social media: Ignacy Trzewiczek / Portal Games: website | FB | Twitter | Youtube Corey Thompson / Above Board TV:  website | Youtube Stephen Buonocore […]

    BGI 330 The One About The Biggest of Gen Cons 

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2024


    BGI 330 The One About The Biggest of Gen Cons  Board Games Insider – Join our Guild on Board Game Geek Guild | Like us on FB Social media: Ignacy Trzewiczek / Portal Games: website | FB | Twitter | Youtube Corey Thompson / Above Board TV:  website | Youtube Stephen Buonocore / “The Podfather […]

    BGI 329 The One About (Mostly But Not All) Good News

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2024


    BGI 329 The One About (Mostly But Not All) Good News Board Games Insider – Join our Guild on Board Game Geek Guild | Like us on FB Social media: Ignacy Trzewiczek / Portal Games: website | FB | Twitter | Youtube Corey Thompson / Above Board TV:  website | Youtube Stephen Buonocore / “The […]

    BGI 328 The One About the Spiel Des Jahres Controversy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2024


    BGI 328 The One About the Spiel Des Jahres Controversy Board Games Insider – Join our Guild on Board Game Geek Guild | Like us on FB Social media: Ignacy Trzewiczek / Portal Games: website | FB | Twitter | Youtube Corey Thompson / Above Board TV:  website | Youtube Stephen Buonocore / “The Podfather Of […]

    BGI 327 The One About Grants

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2024


    BGI 327 The One About Grants Board Games Insider – Join our Guild on Board Game Geek Guild | Like us on FB Social media: Ignacy Trzewiczek / Portal Games: website | FB | Twitter | Youtube Corey Thompson / Above Board TV:  website | Youtube Stephen Buonocore / “The Podfather Of Gaming”: website | […]

    BGI 326 The One About GAMA Doing Great

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2024


    BGI 326 The One About GAMA Doing Great Board Games Insider – Join our Guild on Board Game Geek Guild | Like us on FB Social media: Ignacy Trzewiczek / Portal Games: website | FB | Twitter | Youtube Corey Thompson / Above Board TV:  website | Youtube Stephen Buonocore / “The Podfather Of Gaming”: […]

    BGI 324 The One About Meeplegate

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2024


    BGI 324 The One Abut Meeplegate Board Games Insider – Join our Guild on Board Game Geek Guild | Like us on FB Social media: Ignacy Trzewiczek / Portal Games: website | FB | Twitter | Youtube Corey Thompson / Above Board TV:  website | Youtube Stephen Buonocore / “The Podfather Of Gaming”: website | […]

    BGI 323 The One About All Things SPIEL

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2024


    BGI 323 The One About All Things SPIEL Board Games Insider – Join our Guild on Board Game Geek Guild | Like us on FB Social media: Ignacy Trzewiczek / Portal Games: website | FB | Twitter | Youtube Corey Thompson / Above Board TV:  website | Youtube Stephen Buonocore / “The Podfather Of Gaming”: […]

    BGI 322 The One About Meeple(tm)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2024


    BGI 322 The One About Meeple(tm) Board Games Insider – Join our Guild on Board Game Geek Guild | Like us on FB Social media: Ignacy Trzewiczek / Portal Games: website | FB | Twitter | Youtube Corey Thompson / Above Board TV:  website | Youtube Stephen Buonocore / “The Podfather Of Gaming”: website | […]

    BGI 321 The One About All The Questions

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2024


    BGI 321 The One About All The Questions Board Games Insider – Join our Guild on Board Game Geek Guild | Like us on FB Social media: Ignacy Trzewiczek / Portal Games: website | FB | Twitter | Youtube Corey Thompson / Above Board TV:  website | Youtube Stephen Buonocore / “The Podfather Of Gaming”: […]

    BGI 320  320-BONUS:  LIVE from KUBLA CON!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2024


    BGI 320  320-BONUS:  LIVE from KUBLA CON! Board Games Insider – Join our Guild on Board Game Geek Guild | Like us on FB Social media: Ignacy Trzewiczek / Portal Games: website | FB | Twitter | Youtube Corey Thompson / Above Board TV:  website | Youtube Stephen Buonocore / “The Podfather Of Gaming”: website […]

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