The Gamecasters: A Board Gaming Podcast About Board Games

Welcome back, gamers, to episode 153 of The Gamecasters Podcast!! In tonight's episode we talk about some fun new games we've played, discuss the Mandela effect and other conspiracy theories, and then end the show with a boardgame beatdown segment provided by one of our fantastic listeners. Enjoy! -The Gamecasters

Hey there, Gamers, and welcome back to Episode 152 of The Gamecasters podcast! In this episode we talk about a bunch of fun, new games, find out what we've been up to and then end the show with a game of Before and After! Enjoy! -The Gamecasters

Hey there, Gamers! Welcome back to episode 151 of The Gamecasters podcast! In this episode we recap Nerdfest 2025, talk about how we would love for you to nominate us for the Golden Geek's best Podcast of 2024, we do some more listing without knowing what comes next and then end the show with an Instagram Inbox! Hope you enjoy! -The Gamecasters https://boardgamegeek.com/geekawards/boardgame

Well well well, here we are at episode 150, ya filthy animals. We rate our top five appetizers, blindly, and then talk about some fun games before ending the show with an NFW segment!  Enjoy! -The Gamecasters

Hey Gamers and welcome to episode 149 of The Gamecasters podcast! We talk about a bunch of games in tonight's episode after Natalie reads us an Am I The Asshole on Reddit about boardgames, and then we end the show with a cooperative game of Before and After. Enjoy! -The Gamecasters

Hey hey, Gamers and welcome to episode 148 of The Gamecasters Podcast! We have some big news we share in this episode and talk about a lot of cool games and laugh a LOT and then end the episode with a classic Instagram Inbox segment. Hope you enjoy! -The Gamecasters

Welcome back, Gamers, to episode 147 of The Gamecasters podcast. In tonight's episode we talk about a bunch of cool games, including one Ryan is designing! Jeff takes us through an Instagram Inbox of people's anti-resolutions, Natalie takes us through our 2025 resolutions and our 2024 stats in the Natalie's Nook, and then Ryan plays the whisper game with Jeff and Natalie before ending the show with our top 5 games of 2024. There's a lot to get through in this one! Enjoy! -The Gamecasters

Welcome back, Gamers, to episode 146 of The Gamecasters podcast! In tonight's episode we talk about a bunch of hot new games and discuss our gaming progressions. Jeff takes us through a hilarious Instagram Inbox segment about board game dirty talk, we go through an NFW and play an Association Station before ending the show with our top 5 games we wouldn't want to live in. Hope you enjoy! -The Gamecasters

Hey there, Gamers, and welcome back to The Gamecasters! In tonight's episode we talk about a bunch of new games, a few older ones, and the great experience of introducing new people (nons) to the hobby and how great that feels! Jeff and Ryan tell some reddit stories at the beginning, we do an NFW segment, play a game of Before and After, and then end the show with our Top 5 Cooperative Games! Hope you enjoy! -The Gamecasters

Welcome back, Gamers, to another episode of The Gamecasters podcast! We're FINALLY back with more content! In this episode we talk all about where we've been, some great new games, Nerdfest 2025, and tons more! Jeff asks the Instagram Inbox world to give their opinions on where we've been, Natalie beats down Arcs, we play the 3-minute game, and then end the show with our Top 5 Things We Did While On Hiatus. Hope you enjoy! -The Gamecasters Nerdfest 2025 https://tabletop.events/conventions/nerdfest-2025

Welcome back, Gamers, to episode 143 of The Gamecasters! We're back and better than ever in this episode talking about a lot of hot new games. We then hit you with an Instagram Inbox of "You Might Be a Boardgamer if..." and then do an NFW segment, followed up by Who Wants to be a Millionaire with Natalie and end the show with our top 5 reasons boardgames piss us off!! Enjoy the show! -The Gamecasters

Hey hey, Gamers, and welcome back to Episode 142 of The Gamecasters. In tonight's episode we talk all about some hot new games, hear embarrassing stories on the Instagram Inbox, play a game of the Association Station and end the show with our Top 5 Multiplayer Games that Play Great at 2! Enjoy! -The Gamecasters

Welcome back, Gamers, to episode 141 of The Gamecasters podcast! In this episode we talk about a ton of hot new games, talk about some boardgame olympic events, go through another NFW segment, play a game from friend of the show Ryan Zombo, and then end it off with our Top 5 Justifications for buying Boardgames. Hope you enjoy! -The Gamecasters

Welcome back, Gamers, to episode 140 of The Gamecasters! Listen in to our Gencon Recap episode as we talk about a LOOOOOT of games we played and received. We recap the convention during Natalie's Nook, play the mouth-guard game and then end the show with our Top 5 Games to Play in Four Hours. Hope you enjoy! -The Gamecasters

Hey there, Gamers, and welcome back to another episode of The Gamecasters! In today's episode we talk all about some hot new games, discuss the release of GRIT Fantasy RPG, and then spend the last entire hour of the show talking all about Gencon!! So sit back and enjoy yourselves while you make the trip to Indy next week and we'll keep you company!! -The Gamecasters   https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/484167/grit-fantasy-rpg

Hey hey, Gamers, and welcome back to another episode of The Gamecasters! In tonight's episode we talk all about how many times we've had sex in our lives, how terrifying it is to be the tooth fairy to a light sleeping child, go through an NFW segment, play a before and after game and then end the show with our Top 5 Ugly Games! Hope you enjoy! -The Gamecasters

Welcome back, Gamers, to episode 137 of The Gamecasters podcast! In tonight's episode we talk about a disgusting thing that happened to Ryan, go over the Spiel des Jahres nominees, listen to boardgame related insults in the Instagram Inbox, answer a series of questions in Natalie's Nook, play a game of the Association Station and end the show with our Top 5 Multiplayer Solitaire Games. There's a lot to get to...so get to it! Thanks for listening :) -The Gamecasters

Hey there, Gamers, and welcome back to Episode 136!! In tonight's episode we find out what Natalie REALLY thinks inside her head, we go over the Golden Geek award winners. Jeff asks what can you say to your game friends that you can't say to your boss, we do another NFW segment and then play a game of Hollywood Squares before ending the show with our top 5 publishers. Lots to get into, so go get into it!! Thanks for listening :) -The Gamecasters

Hey there, Gamers! Welcome back to Episode 135 of The Gamecasters Podcast. In tonight's episode we recap Nerdfest 2024, we talk about the golden geek nomination for best podcast that we have! Please vote for us over at boardgamegeek.com!! Jeff talks about what our listeners would rather do than vote for us in the Instagram Inbox and friend of the show Chris Wilson takes Ryan and Natalie through an Association Station and then we end the show with our Top 5 Games You Teach Really Well. Enjoy!! -The Gamecasters

Welcome back, Gamers, to episode 134 of The Gamecasters! In tonight's episode we talk all about the golden geek awards and how we hope you'll nominate us! We also discuss the upcoming Nerdfest convention and how excited we are for that. We then talk about a bunch of great new games, Jeff takes us through an AMA in the Instagram Inbox, Natalie asks how we would go about finding a gaming group if we were alone, we play a game from listener Plurpee called 2 Tricks and a Lie, and then we end the show with our Top 5 Crowdfunding Disappointments. We hope you enjoy! -The Gamecasters

In today's episode Ryan talks about winning and losing, and if you should care whether or not you do.    Please also consider nominating us for best podcast on the BGG Golden Geek awards, here:   https://boardgamegeek.com/geekawards/boardgame   Thanks and enjoy! -The Gamecasters

Hey there, Gamers, and welcome to Episode 133 of The Gamecasters podcast!! In tonight's episode we talk about the grand opening of a new FLGS in the area, Ryan hits us with a new song called Rock, Paper, Scissor Me, Natalie takes us through a Rapid Fire segment, we then do another NFW before playing a new game called WATTT?? and then end the show with our Top 5 Games For $150. Enjoy! -The Gamecasters

Welcome back, Gamers, to episode 132 of The Gamecasters Podcast!! In tonight's episode we discuss how game weight can be compared to girth. We do a couple of lookback games. Jeff finds out what the most nerdy thing is about our listeners, Natalie discusses play in all forms on Natalie's Nook, we play the Match Game and then end the show with our Top 5 games we think are harder than they look. Enjoy! -The Gamecasters

Welcome back, Gamers, to another episode of The Gamecasters! In this episode we talk about some hot new games, find out where Natalie REALLY went for Jamaica, decided if pineapple belongs on pizza, played the three-minute game, and then ended the show with our Top 5 games we want to see deluxified. There's lots to get into, so get into it! Thanks for listening :) -The Gamecasters

Hey hey, Gamers, and welcome back to Gamecasters Adjacent episode 13! In this episode Ryan talks all about the relationship TIME has on gaming, and shares some general thoughts about it. Hope you enjoy! -The Gamecasters

Hey there, Gamers, and welcome back to another Gamecasters Adjacent episode! In this episode Ryan talks all about Collection Bloat and what that can do to the mental state of us gamers, and how collecting boardgames can feel an awful lot like another type of game... Enjoy! -The Gamecasters

Hey hey, Gamers, and welcome to Episode 130 of The Gamecasters!! In tonight's episode we look at a hot new game coming to Kickstarter, we cover our first look-back game, we find out how all of you got into the hobby, do another No Fucking Way segment, Jeff takes Natalie and I through another game of What's In The Box!? and then we end the show with our Top 5 Games I Wish You Liked More! Enjoy :) -The Gamecasters

Hey there, Gamers, and welcome to Episode 129 of The Gamecasters Podcast! We're back with a very special guest. We talk about some hot new games, introduce TWO new segments on the show, play a rousing game of Boardgame or Bullshit and then end the show with our Top 5 Game Names for our genitalia! Hope you enjoy! -The Gamecasters

Hey there, Gamers, and welcome back to Episode 128 of The Gamecasters! Join us in today's episode to hear about all the great games we've played lately! We talk about our OG Nerdfest that happened over the weekend, we listen to all the games our listeners find "moist," Natalie takes us through our BG Stats in the Nook. We play a round of NAME. THAT. GAME. and then end the show with our top 5 filler games, revisited! Hope you enjoy :) -The Gamecasters   Lyrics to the song of the episode, Playin' Revive: Well you can tell by the way I slot my cards I'm a tribal man, no time to talk They say once the earth was warm, I've been chasm bound Since I was born And now it's all ice, go that way And I'll explore some new terrain We just want to build on sand In this icy frozen wasteland Whether hibernatin' or if you're populatin' You're playin' Revive, playin' Revive Crystals you can trade in and machines activatin' And we're playin' Revive, playin' Revive Ah, ha, ha, ha, playin' Revive, playin' Revive  Ah, ha, ha, ha, playin' Revive  Oh, when you walk I get low and I play high And with some tech upgrades, to the right side Got gears and food and books to choose I'm a Kuniban and I just can't lose And now it's all ice, go that way And I'll explore some new terrain We just want to build on sand Next to water or a mountain Whether crates get open or using a switch token  You're playin' Revive, playin' Revive Artifacts get taken as everybody's racin' And we're playin' Revive, playin' Revive Ah, ha, ha, ha, playin' Revive, playin' Revive Ah, ha, ha, ha, playin' Revive Life goin' nowhere, somebody help me Somebody help me, yeah Life goin' nowhere, somebody help me, yeah I'm playin' Revive

Welcome back, Gamers, to another episode of The Gamecasters! In the last episode of the year for us listen in to hear our 2024 gaming resolutions. We play an association station, hear some great things our listeners have done this year and then end the show with our top 10 new to me games of 2023. Enjoy! -The Gamecasters

Heeeeeeeey there, Gamers! Welcome to episode 126 of the Gamecasters podcast! in this episode we talk about some great new games, hear Ryan recount his time on Jury Duty, listen to the Instagram Inbox where the Gamecasters do an AMA, Natalie beats down Revive, we play a new game called What's in the Box!? and we end the show with our top five eurogames that use dice! Enjoy! -The Gamecasters Link to Nerdfest Registration eventcreate.com/nerdfest24

Hey hey, Gamers, and welcome back to Episode 125 of The Gamecasters! In today's episode we talk about a lot of new games. Listen in to hear talk about strategy and how we approach playing new games in Natalie's Nook segment. We play our 3 minute game and then end the show with our top five dice games. Enjoy! -The Gamecasters

Hey there, Gamers! Welcome to episode 124 of The Gamecasters! Join us tonight for some talk about a lot of great games. Natalie gives us some Thanksgiving trivia, and asks us some questions about how we log our plays, we play a game of What's On The Cover and then end the show with our Top 5 Reasons Games Are Better Than Thanksgiving! Hope you enjoy! -The Gamecasters

Welcome back to episode 123 of The Gamecasters podcast! In today's episode hear us talk all about a bunch of hot new games, listen to another HILARIOUS Instagram Inbox about switching letters in games to make new titles, listen to Natalie's Nook to hear about how to deal with losing by a TON of points, we bring back Boardgame or Bullshit and then end the show with our top 5 gaming hot takes. Enjoy!

Hey Gamers, and welcome back to episode 122 of The Gamecasters! In today's episode we talk a lot about poop, games, collection size, association stations, and why games are better than money. There's a lot of fun, chunky laughter in this one so hopefully you're ready to vomit!! Enjoy :) -The Gamecasters

Hey there, Gamers, and welcome to episode 121 of The Gamecasters! Listen in as we talk about a ton of new games, Jeff tells us what kind of chips our audience thinks we are, Natalie takes us through a discussion about how many times we should play a game before we know if we like it or not, we play Everything Ever and then end the show with our Top 5 Snackfoods to eat at the table! Hope you enjoy :) -The Gamecasters

Welcome back, Gamers! We're finally back! Kicking off the rust and the dust and the must we're here to once again fill your earholes with our craziness. Hear all about why we've been missing for a month and then get settled in to hear about a lot of new games we've been playing! Our listeners tell us why we were gone in a wrong answers only format of the Instagram Inbox, Natalie beats down some party games, we play an association station and end the show with our top five ways luck is used in games. Hope you enjoy!   -The Gamecasters

Well hello, there, Gamers, and welcome back to Episode 119 of The Gamecasters podcast! In this episode we get to hear all about Jeff's experience with Gencon 2023! We go through an extra lengthy game discussion as there's so many to talk about. Ryan and Natalie find out why they didn't attend Gencon from the community, Jeff and Natalie make up a game on the spot by going back and forth saying random words, and then we end the show with our Top 5 Ways to Get your Significant Other to Play Games! Hope you enjoy!! -The Gamecasters

Hey there, Gamers, and welcome to episode 118 of The Gamecasters podcast! in tonight's episode listen in as we talk about Natalie getting the zoomies, we hear everyone say what the name of their boardgame would be in the Instagram Inbox segment, we do a GEN CON PREVIEWWWW, play a new game, and then end the show with our top five reasons conventions are better than tropical vacations. Hope you enjoy the show! -The Gamecasters

Heyyyy there, Gamers, and welcome to Episode 117 of The Gamecasters Podcast! In this episode we talk all about a lot of hot new games, we talk about this year's mini-nerdfest celebration, Natalie discussions the different levels of gaming in Natalie's Nook, we play an Association Station and then end the show replacing words in games with the word Butthole.  It's a fun ride, hop on!!! -The Gamecasters

Hey there, Gamers, and welcome back to another episode of The Gamecasters podcast! In tonight's episode we talk about a bunch of little games we played at Origins, Jeff reads aloud what our tagline should be in the Instagram Inbox segment, Natalie talks all about our first ever experience at Origins 2023, and then we end the show with our Top 5 Reasons Games Are Better Than Dating! Enjoy! -The Gamecasters

Hey hey, Gamers and welcome to Episode 115! In this episode we talk all about some hot new games, talk about our excitement about going to Origins for the first time, Natalie takes us through the history of board games, we play another Association Station for you and then end the show with our top five games that can SUCK IT! What does that mean? Listen in to find out! -The Gamecasters

Hey hey, gamey wameys and welcome back to another episode of The Gamecasters! In tonight's episode we talk about some hot new Spiel Des Jahres games, read a story about a Frenchman, another story about other terms for "achieving," we go through more This or That in the Instagram Inbox, Natalie goes through another Am I The Asshole story, we play Fart, Poop or Boardgame and then end the show with our Top Five Reasons Boardgames are better than Sex. This one is a doozy.  Hope you enjoy! -The Gamecasters

Hey Gamers, and welcome to episode 113 of The Gamecasters! In tonight's episode we talk about some great new games, run through the winners of the golden geek awards, talk about the new spiel des jahres nominees, do a this-or-that inbox, beatdown Wonderland's War, play a new game made by Chat GPT and then end the show with our top five game designers who aren't household names, but should be! There's a LOT to this one, so hope you're ready! Enjoy :) -The Gamecasters

Hey there, Gamers, and welcome to Episode 112 of The Gamecasters! In today's episode we talk about a couple hot games, Natalie takes us through how to deal with an AP prone player in the Nook, we play Guess the Game Based On The Description of the Box, and end the show with our Top 5 Second Favorite Games by 5 Different Designers. Hope you enjoy!! -The Gamecasters IG - @gamecasters, @madboardgamer Merch - sirmeeple.com, thegatewaynetwork.com/store Patreon - Patreon.com/thegamecasters

Hey hey, Gamers, and welcome back to The Gamecasters! In tonight's episode we talk about a bunch of under-the-radar games, what ruins your boardgame experience in the Instagram Inbox, we announce the winner(s?) of our Motor City Patreon Giveaway and end the show with our Top 5 Gaming Pet Peeves. Enjoy! -The Gamecasters

Hey Gamers, and welcome to episode 110! We talk about a bunch of games in this episode; Jeff asks for an interesting factoid from our listeners; Natalie talks all about how to handle a negative review for a game gifted to you by a publisher, we play a game of "Who Am I?" and we end the show with our Top 5 Games Ranked Lower than 7 on BGG. Enjoy!! -The Gamecasters

Hey hey hey hey hey hey hey hey hey hey hey there, Gamers and welcome to Episode 109 of The Gamecasters podcast! In today's show we talk all about some hot new kickstarter releases and even one that hasn't hit kickstarter YET. We tell a crazy story about a candy store encounter, run through some autocorrect fails, Natalie beats down Designer Knizia and then we end the show with our Top 5 Older Games We Haven't Played. Enjoy!! -The Gamecasters

Hey hey, Gamers, and welcome back to Episode 108 of The Gamecasters! We're back to bring you another three hour installment of nonsensical laughter and craziness with a splash of boardgame discussion! Join in as we talk all about the nerdy drama going on with the number 1 bgg ranking, Natalie beats down Brass Birmingham, Jeff reads tons of dad jokes on the Instagram Inbox, we play a game from Big Papa Swoos, and then end the show with our Top 5 Games of All Time! Enjoy! -The Gamecasters

Welcome back to another Gamecasters Adjacent Episode! Today Ryan interviews Mat Cousineau, one half of the design team behind the game Kuiperium, which is currently on Kickstarter!! Listen along to find out all about the game and the burning hot questions everyone wants to know like, if his favorite food came out of his butt, would he eat it? We also play a Kuiperium Mad-Lib and just have a blast.  Come along and join us! Kuiperium Kickstarter - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/whitewatercastle/kuiperium Enjoy! -The Gamecasters

Hey there, Gamers, and welcome to episode 107 of The Gamecasters! Hear discussion about lots of new games, Jeff's thoughts on Player Aids, Natalie's thoughts on Canadian Bowling, and Ryan's thoughts on who the hell knows. We discuss deck vs bag building on today's Natalie's Nook, hear about what you most dread when learning a new game in the Instagram Inbox, play another Association Station and then end the show with the first five of our top ten games of all time! Enjoy!! -The Gamecasters