Table Talk with Rich and Alex

This week, Rich and Alex close out their Back to School series with memories of their college days, and words of advice for all those ambitious young minds currently TP-ing college campuses throughout the nation.

This week, Rich and Alex return to the hallowed halls of their youth, and relive the wonders of their high school days, covering everything from cars and jobs to band and football in part 3 of this month's series on Back to School!!!Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEInstacart - Groceries delivered in as little as 1 hour. Free delivery on your first order over $35.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

This week, Rich and Alex go back to the difficult, fiddly, and cumbersome days of middle school. Band practice, athletics, awkward hand-holing and more - all in part two of this month's series on Back to School!Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEInstacart - Groceries delivered in as little as 1 hour. Free delivery on your first order over $35.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

This month, Rich and Alex are revisiting their childhoods, digging through a treasure trove of young, educational memories - some precious and some possibly repressed. Join them as they kick off their Back to School series with a conversation on Elementary School!Instacart - Groceries delivered in as little as 1 hour. Free delivery on your first order over $35.Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show (https://www.brewnboards.com/table-talk)

This week Rich and Alex explore the events following the revolutionary war and the first steps of a new American government.Special Thanks to our Sponsors:Instacart - https://instacart.oloiyb.net/c/2866696/1107857/7412Buzzsprout - https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=668033Support the show (https://www.brewnboards.com/table-talk)

This week, Rich and Alex share some of their favorite stories about the American Revolution.This episode is proudly sponsored by:Instacart - https://instacart.oloiyb.net/c/2866696/1107857/7412Buzzsprout - https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=668033Support the show (https://www.brewnboards.com/table-talk)

This week, Rich and Alex explore the motivations of those that first established the American colonies, and the events that eventually led to the start of an American Revolution!This episode is proudly sponsored by:Instacart - https://instacart.oloiyb.net/c/286669...Buzzsprout - https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_...Support the show (https://www.brewnboards.com/table-talk)

This month, Rich and Alex celebrate American Inception by pairing Samuel Adams' Seasonal Summer Ale with Hold the Line, The American Revolution board game. Happy 4th of July! And cheers to a full month of exploring and celebrating American History!Special thanks for this month's series goes to:Buzzsprout - https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=668033Instacart - https://instacart.oloiyb.net/c/2866696/744641/7412Boston Beer Co. - http://www.bostonbeer.com/overviewWorthington Games - https://www.worthingtonpublishing.com/For more information on how to play Hold the Line, The American Revolution, please visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mHSNGuGk3TkSupport the show (https://www.brewnboards.com/table-talk)

This week, Rich and Alex talk about beaches from around the world - black sand, red sand, high tides, low tides, and everything in between in the last episode of this month's series on Beaches!Support the show (https://www.brewnboards.com/table-talk)

This week, Rich & Alex play a new, high-stakes game called Name That Beach-Dwelling Mystery Creature, and discuss the lives of animals such as crabs, seagulls, starfish, mussels, and so much more in part 3 of this month's series on beaches!Support the show (https://www.brewnboards.com/table-talk)

This week on Table Talk, Rich and Alex share stories about going to the beach... both good and bad. Alex commits to fine-tuning Rich's beach-going routine with hopes that he may one day actually learn to enjoy the popular summer past-time. It's a long road ahead...Support the show (https://www.brewnboards.com/table-talk)

This month on Table Talk - The sun is out. The surf is up. And everyone is heading to the beach! Join Rich and Alex for part 1 of this month's series on Beaches, where they pair their beach-themed beers with this month's spotlight board game - Sun, Sea, and Sand by Cwali Games.Special Thanks for this month's series goes to:Kona Brewing Co - https://konabrewingco.com/Cwali Games - https://www.cwali.nl/For more information on how to play Sun, Sea, and Sand, please visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wOX2sgR193cSupport the show (https://www.brewnboards.com/table-talk)

This week, Rich and Alex test their linguistic knowledge, and try to stump each other with an impromptu game inspired by Google Translate in part 4 of this month's series focused on communication.Support the show (https://www.brewnboards.com/table-talk)

This week on Table Talk, Rich and Alex share their experiences with secret codes and try to stump each other with hidden messages.Support the show (https://www.brewnboards.com/table-talk)

This week, Rich and Alex recap different forms of communication throughout the years, covering everything from 37,000 year old cave paintings to Myspace and QR Codes.Support the show (https://www.brewnboards.com/table-talk)

This month, Rich and Alex are conveying, transmitting, and conversing over a topic as old as topics themselves - communication. Part 1 in this series pairs some communication-themed beer with, Codenames, a popular party game.Special thanks for this month's series goes to:New Holland Brewing Company - https://www.newhollandbrew.com/home/​NODA Brewing Company - https://nodabrewing.com/​Czech Games Edition - https://czechgames.com/​For more on how to play Codenames at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zQVHk...Support the show (https://www.brewnboards.com/table-talk)

This week on Table Talk, Rich and Alex take a look at some interesting images captured by the Google Maps car, and finish off this month's series by sharing their favorite map-related movies.Support the show (https://www.brewnboards.com/table-talk)

This week on Table Talk, Rich and Alex play a guessing game with mapping images, and travel the world using one of the most entertaining web-mapping products ever created - Google Maps!Support the show (https://www.brewnboards.com/table-talk)

This week, Rich and Alex expand on their cartographical conversation, discussing political, topographical, and physical maps, as well as fantasy and more in part 2 of this month's series on maps!Support the show (https://www.brewnboards.com/table-talk)

This month, Rich and Alex are diving into the wonderful world of maps! And what better game to pair with a map-themed conversation than the most popular board game map ever invented - RISK.Special thanks for this month's series goes to:Parker Brothers/Hasbro - https://hasbrogaming.hasbro.com/en-us​Brewery Ommegang - https://www.ommegang.com/​Appalachian Mountain Brewery - https://www.amb.beer/​For more info on how to play the world's greatest game ever invented, please visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NHQyl...Support the show (https://www.brewnboards.com/table-talk)

This week, Rich & Alex dive into part 4 of this month's series on baseball, discussing best and worst baseball movies to wrap up the month.Just some fun little hints:"People will come, Ray. People will most definitely come.""You're killin' me Smalls!""There's no crying in baseball!""How can you not be romantic about baseball?""It could happen!"Support the show (https://www.brewnboards.com/table-talk)

This week, Rich and Alex share their favorite aspects about the sport of baseball. Listen in as they discuss their favorite players, favorite plays, favorite snacks, and more in part 3 of this month's series on baseball!Support the show (https://www.brewnboards.com/table-talk)

This week, Alex attempts to satisfy Rich's copious inquiries regarding America's favorite pastime. From baseball etiquette to silly nicknames, the boys cover it all part 2 of this month's series on baseball!Support the show (https://www.brewnboards.com/table-talk)

Rich and Alex are back together! And this month, they're getting hyped for the upcoming baseball season by launching their new series on... you guessed it... BASEBALL!!!The first episode of the series pairs two baseball-themed beers with a unique card game called Baseball Highlights 2045. Special thanks for this episode goes to:The Mitten Brewing Co - https://www.mittenbrewing.com/Bull Durham Brewery - https://www.bulldurhambeer.com/Eagle-Gryphon Games - https://www.eaglegames.net/To learn more about how to play Baseball Highlights 2045, please visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lr6bj9LyWkY&t=2221sSupport the show (https://www.brewnboards.com/table-talk)

This week, Rich and Rob share their closing thoughts on World War II, focusing on the question - "What makes the war so interesting?"Special thanks for this week's episode goes to:Cigar City Brewing - https://www.cigarcitybrewing.com/Old Nation Brewery - https://oldnationbrewing.com/We also wanted to close out the WWII series by saying thank you to all the service men and women that currently serve, or have served, our country. Thank you all for your dedication and sacrifice.Remember to be happy, brew hoppy, and Game On!Support the show (https://www.brewnboards.com/table-talk)

This week, Rich and Rob refill their glasses with a couple of brown ales from Old Nation and Cigar City Brewing as they share their thoughts on the effects of WWII. From American brewing to the moon race, it's safe to say that this moment in our world's history had its impact.Special thanks for this episode goes to:Old Nation Brewery - https://oldnationbrewing.com/Cigar City Brewing - https://www.cigarcitybrewing.com/Tune in next week for our last episode on WWII - Why is the war still so interesting?Support the show (https://www.brewnboards.com/table-talk)

This week, Rich and Rob dive into some lesser-known stories surrounding the events of WWII. Learn about hero hounds, ghost armies, and more in Part 2 of our WWII conversation. And be sure to check out Part 1 posted last week to see the beer and board game pairing of the month!Special thanks to:Urban Artifact Brewing - https://www.artifactbeer.com/​Reissdorf Brewery - https://www.reissdorf.de/Support the show (https://www.brewnboards.com/table-talk)

This week, Rich is joined by a mysterious guest host. Together they pair themed beers with a classic Days of Wonder game - Memoir '44, in part 1 of this month's series focused on World War II.Join us next week for more conversation and stories you may have never heard about the Second World War.Special thanks to:Urban Artifact Brewing - https://www.artifactbeer.com/Reissdorf Brewery - https://www.reissdorf.de/Cigar City Brewing - https://www.cigarcitybrewing.com/Days of Wonder - https://www.daysofwonder.com/en/For a more detailed look into how to play Memoir '44, please visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Cil0XBhYPYSupport the show (https://www.brewnboards.com/table-talk)

This month, Rich and Alex kick off the new year by pairing Bell's Two Hearted Ale and Wicked Weed's Astronomical Hazy IPA with the family friendly game of Sequence.Special thanks for this episode goes to:Bell's Brewery - http://www.bellsbeer.com/Wicked Weed Brewing - https://www.wickedweedbrewing.com/Jax Games - https://www.jaxgames.com/For more info on how to play the game of Sequence, please visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LDttsej2d9oDiscussion Topics:Beer DiscussionGame DiscussionSequential Things2021OrganizationThe Number 2Best Vs. Worst SequelsSupport the show (https://www.brewnboards.com/table-talk)

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! This month, Rich & Alex are celebrating the season by pairing some fun Christmas beers with Santa's Workshop - a festive worker-placement game.Special thanks for this episode goes to:Glutenberg Brewery - https://glutenberg.ca/en/verify_ageFrankenmuth Brewery - https://frankenmuthbrewery.com/Bell's Brewery - http://www.bellsbeer.com/Lonerider Brewery - https://loneriderbeer.com/Rio Grande Games - https://www.riograndegames.com/To learn more about how to play Santa's Workshop, feel free to visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G9xBY...YouTube Time Stamps:Beer Discussion - 1:13Game Discussion - 5:32Gift Exchange - 16:06Childhood Memories/Traditions - 21:36Best Christmas Present - 58:50Christmas Music - 1:03:46Santa - 1:13:00Christmas Movies - 1:22:30Support the show (https://www.brewnboards.com/table-talk)

This month, Rich & Alex get SUPER - pairing Rockford Brewery's Duality and Gizmo Brew Works Civic Duty with Legendary: A Marvel Deck Building Game.Special thanks for this episode goes to:Rockford Brewery - https://rockfordbrewing.com/Gizmo Brew Works - https://gizmobrewworks.com/Upper Deck Entertainment - http://www.upperdeck.com/products/entertainment/To learn more about how to play Legendary: A Marvel Deck Building Game, feel free to visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lRs_ShVTM5YSupport the show (https://www.brewnboards.com/table-talk)

This month, Rich and Alex pair a double IPA from Bronx Brewery, and a lager from Ghosthawk Brewing with Betrayal at House on the Hill - a tile-laying game set in a creepy mansion.As if 2020 hasn't been scary enough, we now find Halloween quickly approaching. Time for ghost stories, goosebumps, and all things equally hair-raising, spine-chilling, blood-curdling and spooky. We hope you enjoy!Support the show (https://www.brewnboards.com/table-talk)

Welcome to the worst “How To Play” podcast! This month, Rich and Alex pair Wingspan with beers from our two favorite bird-themed breweries - Hermit Thrush Brewery out of Brattleboro, VT, and Ghost Hawk Brewing out of Clifton, NJIn typical fashion, the show’s hosts quickly lose focus on the game at hand and spiral into a feathered frenzy of conversation, covering everything from Big Bird to Alfred Hitchcock’s classic. SPECIAL APPEARANCE FROM RUFOUS THE COCKATIEL!For the video version of this show visit the Brew N Boards YouTube channel.Theme music by Alex Amadeo and Googling assistance by Andrea Bray.Support the show (https://www.brewnboards.com/table-talk)

Welcome to the worst "How to Play" podcast! This month, Rich and Alex pair the board game Jamaica with a New England IPA brewed by Foley Brothers Brewing out of Brandon, VT. Per usual, a quick "How to Play" episode rapidly spirals out of control as the hosts spend the better part of an hour discussing pieces of eight, peg legs, eye patches, and so much more!Support the show (https://www.brewnboards.com/table-talk)

This month's unique episode was shot during the COVID-19 pandemic, and pairs an online version of the Dominion card game with Rich and Alex's "comfort beers" - Doube Dry Hopped IPAs from Interboro Spirits and Ales, and Guinness Blonde, while Rich and Alex share a conversation about life during the outbreak.Support the show (https://www.brewnboards.com/table-talk)

This month's episode pairs the 4-player version of Tokyo Highway with Hitachino Nest White Ale and IPA from Kiuchi Brewery in Japan, while Rich and Alex share a conversation about the upcoming Tokyo Olympics, public transportation, and of course, Godzilla.Please note that this content was recorded before the COVID-19 outbreak. Our understanding is that the Olympic games have now been postponed to 2021 due to the pandemic. Wishing the world a speedy recovery!Support the show (https://www.brewnboards.com/table-talk)

This month's episode pairs Cosmic Encounter with Hallertau Galaxica from Mikkeller NYC, while Rich and Alex share a conversation that’s… out of this world!Support the show (https://www.brewnboards.com/table-talk)

Table Talk is a talk show that pairs beer with board games, but ultimately results in an hour long discussion about the theme of the show. This month's episode pairs Colt Express with Anchor Steam beer, while Rich and Alex share their top 5 stories from the Wild West!Support the show (https://www.brewnboards.com/table-talk)

Rich and Alex pair the Game of Life with Goose Island's Summertime Kölsch and Corona Extra, all-the-while reminiscing on their first beer-drinking experiences and other LIFE stories in a "get-to-know-us" pilot episode of Table Talk.Support the show (https://www.brewnboards.com/table-talk)