MeepleCore podcast

Host Tim Jennette (Metal Meeple), and co-host Matt RoBear talk about the board games: Dead of Winter: Warring Colonies expansion (published by Plaid Hat Games) They discuss some Halloween movies, games and events they have been doing, and then Tim is joined by special guest Joshua Sprung to talk about his upcoming game Sashimono launching on crowd funding next week... ...and much more! Other games and topics briefly discussed: Resident Evil 8 The Village, Apple Arcade game Mini Motorways Please don't forget to subscribe and leave a review! Follow us on social media, and email us your questions!

Host Tim Jennette (Metal Meeple) talks about the board games: Picture Perfect (published by Arcane Wonders) Kabuto Sumo (published by BoardGameTables.com) Special Guest Alex Wolf of Spielcraft Games, designer of For Glory, joins the episode to talk about the Champions expansion... ...and much more! Other games and topics briefly discussed: Camping! Please don't forget to subscribe and leave a review! Follow us on social media, and email us your questions!

Host Tim Jennette (Metal Meeple) and co-host George Breden go through their list of anticipated games coming out at Essen 2021! ...and much more! Other games and topics briefly discussed: Dog Park, Villainous Please don't forget to subscribe and leave a review! Follow us on social media, and email us your questions!

Host Tim Jennette (Metal Meeple) talks about the board games: Witchstone (published by R&R Games) Anno 1800 (published by KOSMOS) Mystic Paths (published by R&R Games) Tim recaps and shares his experiences at Origins 2021... ...and much more! Other games and topics briefly discussed: Reality Shift, For Glory, Iberian Gauge, The Adventures of Robin Hood, Magic Mountain, Wild One, GDEX, Knights of the Hound Table Castlevanian on iOS Please don't forget to subscribe and leave a review! Follow us on social media, and email us your questions!

Host Tim Jennette (Metal Meeple) talks about his experiences at Gencon 2021 board gaming convention! Other games and topics briefly discussed: Castlevania on iOS, Pokemon Quest Please don't forget to subscribe and leave a review! Follow us on social media, and email us your questions!

Host Tim Jennette (Metal Meeple) talks about the board games: For Crown & Kingdom (published by Rio Grande Games) Enigma (published by Z-Man Games) Tim shares his thoughts on the Matrix 4 movie trailer... ...and much more! Other games and topics briefly discussed: Final Fantasy 14, Fantasian Please don't forget to subscribe and leave a review! Follow us on social media, and email us your questions!

Host Tim Jennette (Metal Meeple) talks about the board games: Bresk! (published by Jumbo) Tiny Park (published by HABA) Tim runs through some tips and tricks to teaching a new game to your game group... ...and much more! Other games and topics briefly discussed: Octopath Traveler, FF14 Please don't forget to subscribe and leave a review! Follow us on social media, and email us your questions!

Host Tim Jennette (Metal Meeple) talks about the board games: Hansa Teutonica (published by Argentum Verlag / Z-man) Vault Wars: Relic Roadshow (published by Floodgate Games) Archmage (published by Starling Games) ...and much more! Other games and topics briefly discussed: Final Fantasy 14, Pokemon Go, Magic The Gathering, Nirvana Please don't forget to subscribe and leave a review! Follow us on social media, and email us your questions!

Host Tim Jennette (Metal Meeple) talks about the board games: Arena: For the Gods! (published by IELLO) Cascadia (published by Flatout Games) Shadow Kingdoms of Valeria (published by Daily Magic Games) ...and much more! Please don't forget to subscribe and leave a review! Follow us on social media, and email us your questions!

Host Tim Jennette (Metal Meeple) talks about the board games: Heul doch! Mau Mau (published by Ravensburger) Guardian's Call (published by Druid City Games) Dinosaur World (published by Pandasaurus Games) Then he talks about some Final Fantasy 14 experiences so far... ...and much more! Please don't forget to subscribe and leave a review! Follow us on social media, and email us your questions!

Host Tim Jennette (Metal Meeple) talks about the board games: Roam (published by Red Raven Games) Windward (published by PlayMonster) Terraforming Mars Ares Expedition (published by Stronghold Games) Then he recaps his experiences at the Lexicon 2021 gaming convention in Lexington, KY... ...and much more! Other games and topics briefly discussed: Final Fantasy 14, The Goonies: Never Say Die, Rusty Scabbard Please don't forget to subscribe and leave a review! Follow us on social media, and email us your questions!

Host Tim Jennette (Metal Meeple) talks about the board games: Color It! (published by HABA) King Frog (published by Brain Games) Custom Heroes (published by AEG) ...and much more! Other games and topics briefly discussed: Final Fantasy 14, Lexicon Gaming Convention Please don't forget to subscribe and leave a review! Follow us on social media, and email us your questions!

Host Tim Jennette (Metal Meeple) talks about the board games: Abandon All Artichokes (published by Gamewright) Red Outpost (published by Lifestyle Boardgames) Exodus Fleet (published by Tasty Minstrel Games) They also go through the 2020 Dice Tower Awards and give their thoughts on the winners... ...and much more! Other games and topics briefly discussed: Kickstarters: On Mars: Alien Invasion expansion, Spire's End: Hildegaard, Bantam West Obduction (From the creators of Myst), Offworld Trading Company Please don't forget to subscribe and leave a review! Follow us on social media, and email us your questions!

Host Tim Jennette (Metal Meeple) talks about the board games: Res Arcana (published by Sand Castle Games) Discworld: Ankh-Morpok (published by Treefrog Games) Strike (published by Ravensburger) Other games and topics briefly discussed: Pandemic World of Warcraft edition, Bridge Constructor The Walking Dead, Ironcast, Dune Imperium expansion Rise of Ix Kickstarter games: Tranquility: The Ascent, Velocity: Vanguard, Battle Peak, Soul Raiders Please don't forget to subscribe and leave a review! Follow us on social media, and email us your questions!

Host Tim Jennette (Metal Meeple), and co-host George Breden talk about the board games: Beyond The Sun (published by Rio Grande Games) Gold West (published by Tasty Minstrel Games) Aztec (published by Matagot) Other games and topics briefly discussed: Hades, The Spectrum Retreat Kickstarters: Van Ryder Games Graphic Novel Adventures, Warehouse 13 HG Wells expansion, Winterhaven Woods, Heckin Hounds Please don't forget to subscribe and leave a review! Follow us on social media, and email us your questions!

Host Tim Jennette (Metal Meeple) talks about the board games: Tidal Blades (published by Druid City Games / Skybound Games) Ohanami (published by Pandasaurus Games) Village Green (published by Osprey Games) Other games and topics briefly discussed: Hades, Tiny Island Survival, Cartographers iPhone app Please don't forget to subscribe and leave a review! Follow us on social media, and email us your questions!

Host Tim Jennette (Metal Meeple), and co-host George Breden go through their top 10 board games with a hidden traitor... ...and much more! Other games and topics briefly discussed: Hades, Dice Tower Five More Great Games, Chivalry 2 Please don't forget to subscribe and leave a review! Follow us on social media, and email us your questions!

Host Tim Jennette (Metal Meeple), and co-host George Breden go through their top 10 board games with deduction... ...and much more! Other games and topics briefly discussed: Super Smash Brothers Ultimate, Kirby Fighters 2, Chivalry 2 Please don't forget to subscribe and leave a review! Follow us on social media, and email us your questions!

Host Tim Jennette (Metal Meeple), and co-host George Breden talk about the board games: Fantasy Realms: The Cursed Hoard expansion (published by Wizkids) PARKS (published by Keymaster Games) Cryo (published by Z-Man Games) Other games and topics briefly discussed: Super Smash Brothers Ultimate, Kirby Fighters 2, Chivalry 2 Please don't forget to subscribe and leave a review! Follow us on social media, and email us your questions!

Host Tim Jennette (Metal Meeple), and co-host George Breden talk about the board games: Cape May (published by Thunderworks Games) Merchants of Magic (published by Rock Manor Games) Fantasy Realms (published by Wizkids) Other games and topics briefly discussed: Kickstarter games: Paper Back Adventures, Mechanical Beast, Isle of Cats Expansion, My Singing Monsters, The Witcher Old World Other topics: Fantasian, Code Vein

Host Tim Jennette (Metal Meeple), and co-host George Breden talk about the board games: Red Rising (published by Stone Maier Games) Four Gardens (published by Arcane Wonders) Dungeon Draft (published by Upper Deck Entertainment) Other games and topics briefly discussed: Kickstarter games: Paper Back Adventures, Keystone North America, What the What, Pilfering Pandas, Ice, Sound Box Cat Quest 2, Mage Wars, Keyforge RPG

Host Tim Jennette (Metal Meeple), and co-host George Breden talk about: Spiel Des Jahres 2021 nominees 15th Annual Board Game Geek - Golden Geek Award winners May - June board game releases... ...and much more! Other games and topics briefly discussed in this episode: It's Obvious, Cat Quest, Humble Bundle

Host Tim Jennette (Metal Meeple) gives his review of Outriders by People Can Fly / Square Enix Other games and topics briefly discussed in this episode: Cat Quest 2, League of Legends Wild Rift, Ninjas! MeepleCore is a gaming podcast about board games and video games! Please consider helping the show by leaving a review!

Host Tim Jennette (Metal Meeple), and co-host George Breden talk about the board games: Cleopatra and the Society of Architects (published by Mojito Studios) Biblios (published by iello) Then they do a podcast playthrough of AI Dungeon, the computer generated text based adventure game... ...and much more! Other games and topics briefly discussed in this episode: Board games coming soon: KosmoPoli.t, Rorschach, Blokk, My Father's Work, Brew, Chi Tea for Two, Stop the Train, Mass Transit Loveland Castle Museum, Epic Games Freebie: Idle Champions of the Forgotten Realms  

Host Tim Jennette (Metal Meeple), and co-host George Breden go through their top 10 favorite deck building games! Other games and topics briefly discussed in this episode: Falling In Reverse Live from the Unknown part 1, Escape the Fate Chemical Warfare, Monster Hunter World board game, Game Toppers 3.0 kickstarter, Llama Dice, Hidden Leaders Kickstarter, Save Patient Zero kickstarter MeepleCore is a gaming podcast about board games and video games. Please consider supporting the show by leaving us a review on your favorite podcast platform and liking our pages on social media.

Host Tim Jennette (Metal Meeple), and co-host George Breden talk about the board games: Praga Caput Regni (published by Rio Grande Games) Vindication (published by Orange Nebula, LLC) City Builder: Ancient World (published by Inside Up Games) Other games and topics briefly discussed in this episode: Kickstarters: March of the Crabs, Magic Rabbit, Long Shot the dice game, Transmissions, Shadow Planet, Canvas Dogecoin, Megacity Oceania, Sorcerer City, League of Legends Wild Rift, Epic Games

Host Tim Jennette (Metal Meeple) talks about the board games: Megacity Oceania (published by Hub Games) Sorcerer City (published by Druid City Games / Skybound Games) He also gives his thoughts on Outriders now that the game is released, other things he has been up to... ...and much more! Other games and topics briefly discussed in this episode: League of Legends Wild Rift

Host Tim Jennette (Metal Meeple) goes through his Top 5 hobby miniature games and his Top 5 collectible miniature games.  He also gives some thoughts on Outriders, Fantasian, League of Legends Wild Rift and more! Other games and topics briefly discussed in this episode: April Fools board games, Geocaching  

Host Tim Jennette (Metal Meeple), and co-host George Breden talk about the "Cream of the Theme" where they dive into each board game theme and talk about their top picks! MeepleCore is a weekly gaming podcast about board games and videos games, please follow us on social media, rate our show on your favorite podcast platform, and email us with questions! Other games and topics briefly discussed in this episode: Kickstarter games: Robinson Crusoe, Ghost Writer, Board Game Tables: Ghost of Christmas, Factory Funner, Bear Raid, Solani and The Girl who Made the Stars Other things: Carcassonne 20th Anniversary Edition, Mario 3D World

Host Tim Jennette (Metal Meeple), and co-host George Breden talk about the board games: A Feast for Odin (published by Z-Man Games) The Snallygaster Situation (published by Renegade Games Studios) Moonrakers (published by IV Games) They discuss Gencon's new dates for 2021, talk about the Everdell Kickstarter controversy... ...and much more! Other games and topics briefly discussed in this episode: Ghost Writer, Marble Knights, Mario 3D World

Host Tim Jennette (Metal Meeple), and co-host George Breden go through their Top 10 board games that need an expansion! MeepleCore is a weekly gaming podcast about board games and videos games, please follow us on social media, rate our show on your favorite podcast platform, and reach out to us via email and let us know what you think!

Host Tim Jennette (Metal Meeple), and co-host George Breden talk about the board games: Scape Goat (published by Indie Boards & Cards) Dragonscales (published by Arcane Wonders) They played the demo to the highly anticipated game Outriders on PC and share their thoughts... ...and much more! Other games and topics briefly discussed in this episode: Kickstarter games (Root Marauder, Everdell Newleaf and Mistwood, So You've Been Eaten, Eternal Palace, Beast of Balance: Rebirth), and also Malibu Jacks, Pokemon Go collab with Pokemon TCG

Host Tim Jennette (Metal Meeple), and co-host George Breden talk about the board games: Detective Club (published by Blue Orange Games) Ponzi Scheme (published by Tasty Minstrel Games Dune Imperium (published by Dire Wolf) Merchants Cove (published by Final Frontier Games) Other games and topics briefly discussed in this episode: Kickstarter games: Random Notes, Robinson Crusoe collectors editions, Root Marauders expansion, Vault Wars Relic Roadshow expansion, Everdell collectors edition and Newleaf expansion. Other things: Pokemon Go, Icaion, Outriders Demo

Host Tim Jennette (Metal Meeple), and co-host George Breden are joined by special guest Stephen Gibson, art director of Arcane Wonders! They talk about Stephen's work in the board game industry, as well as tons of board and video games: Grimslingers, Mage Wars, Phasmaphobia, Pacify, Destiny 2, Guild Wars 2, Outriders... ...and much more!

Host Tim Jennette (Metal Meeple), and co-host George Breden talk about the board games: Dice Miner (published by Atlas Games) Sanctum (published by Czech Games Edition) Calico (published by Flatout Games) Dune (published by Gale Force 9) Other games and topics briefly discussed in this episode: Apple Arcade, Oceanhorn 2, Asmodee Acquires board game arena, Radlands kickstarter, Human Punishment the beginning, The Forest of Radgost kickstarter, Rabbit Rabbit kickstarter

Host Tim Jennette (Metal Meeple), and co-host George Breden go through their Top 10 most anticipated board games being released in 2021 As a bonus, they also go through a Top 5 list of board games being released in 2021 that they didn't hear about until now! Other games and topics briefly discussed in this episode: Golf Blitz, McDonalds board game toys  

Host Tim Jennette (Metal Meeple), and co-host George Breden talk about the board games: Super-Skill Pinball: 4-Cade - published by Wizkids Parley - published by Lunatic Board Games Good Cop Bad Cop: Promoted expansion - published by Pull The Pin Games Lost Ruins of Arnak - published by Czech Games Edition Other games and topics briefly discussed in this episode: Pull The Pin app, Monster Hunter Stories, Magicka

Host Tim Jennette (Metal Meeple), and co-host George Breden talk about their Top 10 board games of 2020 and also discuss a few 2020 releases that they wished they could have played.  

Host Tim Jennette (Metal Meeple), and co-host George Breden talk about the board games: Dokmus - published by Renegade Games Studios Dinosaur Island - published by Pandasaurus Games Four Humours - published by Adam's Apple Games, LLC The Castles of Tuscany - published by Alea Other games and topics briefly discussed in this episode: Bob Ross Magic The Gathering Cards, Pokemon Go, Mario Kart Live Circuit

Host Tim Jennette (Metal Meeple), and co-hosts: Eric Ledford and George Breden, begin the show with first impressions for the board games: Court of Miracles (Lucky Duck Games), Cursed Court (Atlas Games), GoodCritters (Arcane Wonders), Llama (Amigo) Then they go over their top 5 board games that have food... ...and much more! Other games and topics briefly discussed in this episode: Malibu Jacks, MagiQuest

Host Tim Jennette (Metal Meeple), and co-hosts: Eric Ledford and George Breden, begin the show with first impressions for the board games: Ulm (R&R Games), Tapestry (Stonemaier Games), and Veiled Fate (IV Games) The crew curated a list of over 30 board games being released around this time and talk about them... ...and much more! Other games and topics briefly discussed in this episode: Genshin Impact

Host Tim Jennette (Metal Meeple), and co-hosts: Eric Ledford and George Breden, begin the show with first impressions for the board games: Terror Below (Renegade Game Studios), Saint Petersburg 2nd Edition (Z-Man Games), and Folklore: The Affliction (Greenbrier Games) Better late than never they discuss their favorite Halloween movies,  go through three Top 5 themed board game lists, see who can interpret rap lyrics the best... ...and much more! Other games and topics briefly discussed in this episode: Genshin Impact, Understanding Rap Lyrics book, The Babysitter movie, Borderlands 3

Host Tim Jennette (Metal Meeple), and co-hosts: Eric Ledford and George Breden, begin the show with first impressions for the board games: Masters of Renaissance (Cranio Creations), Pan Am (Funko Games), Crypt (Road To Infamy Games), Ragusa (Capstone Games), and Colt Super Express (Ludonaute) Then, each host present their own unique Top 5 list that the others wouldn't have made... ...and much more! Other games and topics briefly discussed in this episode: Remnant: From the Ashes, No Man's Sky, Microsoft buys Bethesda

Host Tim Jennette (Metal Meeple), and co-hosts: Eric Ledford and George Breden, begin the show with first impressions for the board games: Architects of the West Kingdom (Garphill Games), Ecos: First Continent (Alderac Entertainment Group), and Tash-Kalar (Czech Games Editions / Z-Man Games) Since they have went through their Top 5 games with plastic and wood components, its time for their Top 5 metal board games (but this can be interpreted many ways), they do a fun game show using Gamewright's Over/Under board games... ...and much more! Other games and topics briefly discussed in this episode: Astro Headsets, Monster Hunter World board games, Token Sesame

Host Tim Jennette (Metal Meeple), and co-hosts: Eric Ledford and George Breden, begin the show with first impressions for the board games:  A War of Whispers (Starling Games), Kingswood (25th Century Games), Honga (HABA), and Back to the Future: Back In Time (Funko Games) There are tons of online conventions this year, the guys discuss the pros and cons, and what they have liked so far about them, They go over their top 5 favorite abstract board games... ...and much more! Other games and topics briefly discussed in this episode: Among Us, Kentucky Down Under, Star Wars Talisman, Ascension Tactics, GenCon, Origins Game Fair

Host Tim Jennette (Metal Meeple), and co-hosts: Matt RoBear, Eric Ledford and George Breden go through their Top 20 Board Games of all time! We want to thank everyone of our listeners for motivating us to keep going and sticking with us these 4+ years! Being a bi-weekly podcast, reaching 100 episodes is a tremendous feat and we are grateful to have ears that enjoy tuning in. Please help support the show by giving us a rating on Apple Podcasts, our Facebook page, and anywhere you see our show listed! Thanks again, and please let us know what you think of our Top 20 games by engaging with us on social media or sending us an email!

Host Tim Jennette (Metal Meeple), and co-hosts: Eric Ledford and George Breden, begin the show with first impressions for the board games: Carnival of Monsters (AMIGO), The Deadlies (Smirk & Dagger), The Night Cage (Smirk & Dagger) Boardgamegeek has a summer release preview list - the gang goes through that list and highlights over 30 games that they are excited about... ...and much more! Other games and topics briefly discussed in this episode: Destiny 2, Monster Hunter Worlds with Emerson Matsuuchi, Ascension Tactics kickstarter, Tabletop Tycoon

Host Tim Jennette (Metal Meeple), and co-hosts: Eric Ledford and George Breden, begin the show with first impressions for the board games: Bullet Heart (Level 99 games), Spartacus: A Game of Blood and Treachery (Gale Force 9), and Bristol 1350 (Facade Games) They interview and have some fun chatter with special guest Tony Gulotti (Czech Games Edition, also co-designer of Yashima), the crew and Tony run through their Top 5 board games that made them interested in its subject matter... ...and much more! Other games and topics briefly discussed in this episode: Destiny 2, Brawl Stars, Cat Game, Kingdom Death, Ronnie Radke on Twitch, Roll Player Adventures, Star Wars Unlock, Aquatica, French Toast  

Host Tim Jennette (Metal Meeple), and co-hosts: Eric Ledford and George Breden, begin the show with first impressions for the board games: Viral (Arcane Wonders), Fuji Flush (Stronghold Games), Just One (Repos Production), Jamaica (Game Works / Asmodee), Flotilla(Wizkids) They run through their Top 5 favorite lengthy board games... ...and much more! Other games and topics briefly discussed in this episode: Imperial Assault, Civilization board game, bill and Ted: face the music, Terraforming Mars Big Box, Playstation 5, Freedom 5, Tales of Barbaria

Host Tim Jennette (Metal Meeple), and co-hosts: Eric Ledford and George Breden, begin the show with first impressions for the board games: Smartphone Inc (Arcane Wonders), Planet Unknown (Adam's Apple Games), and Bargain Quest (Renegade Games) They discuss the Spiel Des Jahres nominees and vote on which they think will win each award, go through their Top 5 favorite innovative board games... ...and much more! Other games and topics briefly discussed in this episode: Final Fantasy War of the Visions, Destiny 2, Monster Hunter Worlds, Brawl Stars

Host Tim Jennette (Metal Meeple), and co-hosts: Eric Ledford and George Breden, begin the show with first impressions for the board games: Nova Luna (Stronghold Games), Trial by Trolley (Skybound Games), ShipShape (Calliope Games), Trails of Tucana (Aporta Game), Belratti (Mogel-Verlag) They run through their Top 5 Favorite Real-Time games... ...and much more! Other games and topics briefly discussed in this episode: Destiny 2, Dragon Raja, Guards of Atlantis II, Steampunk Rally Fusion, Boardgamegeek Golden Geek Winners