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A Podcast about Board Games, Movies, TV, MMO's and all things GEEK

The Geek Allstars


    • Jun 11, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 2h 37m AVG DURATION
    • 164 EPISODES

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    The Geek Allstars podcast is an incredible treasure trove of geeky content that will keep you entertained for hours on end. With episodes running over two hours almost every time, you are guaranteed to be thoroughly immersed in their discussions about board games, comics, movies, and more. Dan and Chris do a fantastic job hosting the show and their passion for all things "geeky" shines through in every episode. They bring in a variety of industry contacts and friends as guests, which adds an extra layer of perspective to their conversations. The podcast is like a buddy cop movie transformed into a podcast about board games, with lots of shenanigans and entertaining dialogue. It's clear that they genuinely love board games and the experiences they bring. I cannot recommend this podcast enough if you're looking for several hours of quality geek content.

    One of the best aspects of The Geek Allstars podcast is the diverse range of topics they cover. Not only do they dive deep into board games, but they also discuss other related geek stuff such as comics, TV shows, movies, books, non-gaming podcasts, and more. This makes each episode feel well-rounded and ensures there's something for everyone to enjoy. The hosts have an excellent rapport with one another and their guests, creating a fun and engaging atmosphere throughout the show.

    While it's clear that the hosts have a lot of knowledge and expertise in their respective fields, one potential downside of the podcast is that sometimes it can feel overwhelming or inaccessible to newcomers. The discussions can get quite detailed and specific at times, which may make it difficult for someone who is not deeply familiar with board games or other geeky topics to fully follow along. However, this is a minor criticism in light of all the excellent content that The Geek Allstars podcast has to offer.

    In conclusion, The Geek Allstars podcast is a must-listen for anyone who loves board games or anything else considered "geeky." The hosts bring a genuine love and enthusiasm to their discussions, and the range of topics they cover ensures there's always something interesting to delve into. Whether you're a long-time fan of board games or just dipping your toes into the world of geek culture, this podcast is guaranteed to be an enjoyable and informative listen. Don't miss out on this fantastic show!



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    Episode 283--Justin Ryan Riddle and the Adventuring party drafts

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2025 150:44


    Greetings programs! That's right tonight we have not 1, but 2! drafts for your listening pleasure. We have two takes on the adventuring party draft, one being more of a traditional party the other being more of a normal take on the party (you will have to listen to find out what that means!). We also talk about some great crowdfunding, TV and games we have played so enjoy the banter and thanks for listening!

    Episode 282 MvM has GAS

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2025 168:10


    Tonight Dan and Riddle are joined by David and Ryan from Man Vs Meeple for a fun chat about a lot of things from a nice long conversation about the new Superman Trailer to Andor chat (no spoilers) and of course some games played as well! Feel Free to join our new Discord server as well! Thanks for listening!

    Episode 281 Dan Chris and Riddle forget names of everything

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2025 147:12


    Tonight Dan is joined by Chris and Riddle for a whole show of forgetting names of games, movies, actors and just about everything you can think of. We cover a bunch of crowdfunding, a bunch of what we have watched and of course a TON of great games! Thanks for listening

    Episode 280 ATOM Recap with Riddle Ryan and Adam and the Avengers draft!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2025 181:28


    Tonight we are real excited to add two new Allstars to the stable in Ryan from MvM and Adam from Tabletop Vibes! They join Dan and Riddle as we talk about everything and nothing as always but also give an ATOM 25 recap and do the Avengers Draft! It's a great time with some Crowdfunding some TV and what we have been playing. A nice packed episode with great people! Thanks for listening!

    Episode 279 Game of the year 2024!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2025 150:21


    Tonight is our always fun Game of the year show for the games of 2024! Dan Riddle and Adam count down the top 11 games of 2024 and also cover the Schmoe's choice for Listener game of the year as well! Thanks for listening!

    Episode 278 MCGcon Recap With Riddle and Adam

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2025 162:06


    Tonight Dan is joined by Riddle and Adam Hill from Motorcity Gameworks to talk about the recent long weekend of amazing gaming MCGcon. There's a ton of games played we talk about and quite possibly one of the greatest gaming experiences we have had in years. You'll have to wait to see which game that revolved around. We cover a bunch of Crowdfunding too so sit back enjoy the ride and thanks for listening!

    Episode 277-- Happy New Year with Dan Riddle and Marty

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2025 148:03


    Happy New Year! Tonight Dan is joined by Riddle and Marty to talk about how the holidays went, what we have been watching and what we have been playing. We also do a nice thorough dive into the Superman Trailer and some thoughts on the movies coming out this year. We cover games such as River of Gold, Lord of the Rings Duel and Formage! Thanks for listening

    Episode 276 Christmas rank em and more with Riddle

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2024 166:04


    Tonight Dan and Riddle have a whole lot of Christmas and holiday fun talking about our wild Thanksgiving stories, about how we watch a lot of Holiday movies (Yes Dan LOVES Hallmark movies) and we do a cool Christmas Rank 'em and try to guess where we would rank random movies for the rankings. We squeeze in some gaming talk as well! Thanks for listening and happy holidays from The Geek Allstars!

    Episode 275 Gamers for Cures 2024 recap, Revive and River Valley Glassworks

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2024 159:10


    Tonight Dan and Chris are Joined by first timer Jeremy Baker to recap the fun of Gamers for Cures 2024. We talk a little about what we have been watching and then give you a bunch of the games we got to play at the most recent Gamers for cures charity event to benefit Turner Syndrome Society of Carolinas and US. we also give a good rundown of a great Euro Revive and gush as always about River Valley Glassworks Thanks for listening

    Episode 274 The Arcade Game Draft

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2024 143:33


    Tonight Dan Riddle, Justin and Marty talk a bit about some Crowd funding some quick hits on what we have been watching and playing and then do one of the most asked for drafts ever. The ARCADE GAME draft. It's a blast and I think you will enjoy all the picks. Thanks for listening!

    Episode 273-- Frosthaven Designer diaries and Unmatched TMNT talk with Justin

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2024 143:56


    Tonight Dan and Justin sit down for another "fireside chat". We get to know more about Justin and Restoration games we hit some normal crowdfunding including some GREAT information about the new Unmatched Adventures--TMNT. We also both give our designer diaries about how we designed out guest scenarios for Frosthaven. And of course some what we have been playing and watching. Thanks for listening!

    Episode 272 Gen Con Games TV and more With David and Riddle

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2024 174:32


    Tonight Dan is joined by Riddle and Waybright as we get into a whole lot of nothing as always. We touch on a nice Gen Con recap, some Crowdfunding, Some chat about the top 100 of BGG, why only Dan seems to like Big Bang, more streaming shows, and even work in a few more Games we have been playing. Thanks for listening and hope you enjoy!

    Episode 271-- SPOILER ALERT - Deadpool and Wolverine

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2024 120:35


    Back by very popular demand is another SPOILER ALERT this time for Deadpool and Wolverine. As the title implies we do not hold back and we talk all about SPOILERS for the movie. A great cast of movie fans as always as Smoley, Chris, Marty and Dan are here to talk about the good bad and if there's any ugly to this hit about Marvel Jesus. Thanks for listening!

    Episode 270 Top 11 to Try and Buy at Gen Con 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2024 132:15


    BJ from Board Game Gumbo is back with Dan as we give our top 11 lists of games to Try (only available to Demo) and To Buy at Gen Con 2024! Tons of great games you may or may not know will be at the con this year. Tell us what is on your list! Thanks for listening

    Episode 269 Pre 4th Fun, games and SDJ chat

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2024 173:24


    Chris is back and he joins Dan and Riddle to talk about a WHOLE lot of things in a very Allstar episode. We of course talk about the SDJ/KDJ announcements and then hit some of what we have been watching and playing and some Crowdfunding as always. Thanks for listening!

    Episode 268

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2024 184:15


    Tonight Dan, David and Riddle settle in for a nice healthy discussion of a ton of games we played some crowdfunding and petting dogs. As always a few great Dan-Gents are had for a nice complete show about nothing. Thanks for listening!

    Episode 267 Dabba Walla and the Perfect Album Draft

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2024 151:09


    Tonight Dan and Chris are joined by Justin Jacobson and Marty Connell for a fun time of movies and TV chat some what we have been playing and an amazing time doing the Perfect Album draft. Let us know what albums you think have ZERO songs to skip on them and are otherwise perfect. Thanks for listening!

    Episode 266 Slay the Spire the Board Game

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2024 143:32


    Tonight Riddle is back with Chris and Dan to talk about a bunch of Crowdfunding some movies and actors some of us have never heard of, and a bunch of oldies but goodies games we have played and also a couple of new ones. And Dan gives a nice overview of the new Slay the Spire Board game. Thanks for listening!

    Episode 265 The Motor City Allstars!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2024 122:08


    Tonight Dan gives, Chris Riddle and David the night off and let's Adam Hill and Ben Pinchback take over the show for some amazing Motor City Allstars hijinks! Some amazing KS/gamefound talk and tons of what we have been watching and playing, and maybe a game or two! Also back River Valley Glass Works! Thanks for listening.

    Episode 264-- Game of the Year 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2024 130:45


    Tonight Dan, Chris Riddle and Waybright are back as always to do our top 11 Board Games of 2023. We also have our Schmoe's choice (listeners choice) It's a fun time with a few Dang-ents as a group as always. Hope you enjoy and as always thanks for listening!

    Episode 263 Justin, Riddle and Federation

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2024 135:30


    Tonight Justin and Riddle Join Dan as we go into a bunch of Crowdfunding, what we have been playing what we have been watching some news from Restoration Games and A nice overview and thoughts on Federation, a solid medium euro from Eagle-Gryphon. Thanks for listening

    Episode 262 Post Motor City Con Marrakesh and Wonderlands War

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2024 158:11


    Tonight Dan Chris and Riddle talk about some new KS, a few things we watched, and then cover a bunch of games we played at Motor City Con in Detroit, including Marrakesh and Wonderlands War. Thanks for listening!

    Episode 261- Merry GAS-Mas with David and Riddle

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2023 164:17


    Happy Holidays and Merry Gas-Mas from all 4 of us this evening (Dan, Chris, Riddle and David) as we talk about some news, Hallmark movies, what else we have been watching and playing and some good recent titles to pick up for gaming over the holiday with the family! Thanks as always for listening!

    Episode 260-- Fireside chat with Riddle

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2023 142:27


    Tonight Dan and Riddle have a nice long chat about many random topics, including holiday gatherings, gaming with friends and a host of meandering topics, just like youwould expect from us. We also do a bit of a game of Designer Favorite and least favorite where we take a bunch of designers and talk about which of their games are our favorites and which are our least favorites. We hope you enjoy this show about nothing on your way to wherever you are going this Thanksgiving season and thanks for listning!

    Episode 259 Marty Riddle and the Draft that goes to 11

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2023 169:45


    Tonight Dan, Chris and Riddle are joined by Marty from RDTN to talk about some great crowdfunding, some great things we have watched, some what we have been playing and of course the draft of all drafts Songs that go to 11! Thanks for listening

    Episode 258 The Return to Dark Game Toppers With Burky and Justin

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2023 118:13


    Tonight Dan and Chris are Joined by Kevin "Burky" Burkhardsmeier and Justin Jacobson, as we talk about The upcoming Game Toppers Kickstarter, Return to Dark Tower Covenant and much much more! We hit on some great Spooky season traditions, some shows and movies we have watched and some games we have played! Thanks for listening!

    Episode 257 AI Art in Games Riddle Is A Skrull and Fall Of Lumen Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2023 162:22


    Tonight Dan and Chris are joined by Matt Riddle and Brad Smoley as we give you plenty of great Crowdfunding project to check out, a Spirited Talk about AI Art In Games, Some things we have been watching, and some games we have been playing including and Upcoming Release from Twoid Games Fall of Lumen. Thanks for listening!

    Episode 256 Post Gen Con Distilled and the Villain Draft!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2023 170:46


    Tonight Dan David and BJ are joined by new allstar- Dave Beck from Paverson games to talk all things Distilled and Luthier, our thoughts about Gen Con, A ton of Kickstarters, some what we have been watching and we return to a great Draft where we draft Villains! Thanks for Listening

    Episode 255 Top 11 to Try and buy at Gen Con 23

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2023 186:48


    Tonight BJ is back again with Dan and Chris for our annual top 11 to Try and Buy at Gen Con 23. We will let you know about a TON of games you should be checking out that can only be demo'd (To try)( and the best ones we want to buy! We even give you a ton more games as bonus! Sorry about your wallet and thanks for listening!

    Episode 254 Origins 2023 in Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2023 133:49


    Dan welcomes Chris Riddle and Hill back as they talk about their trip to Origins 2023 some games they got to play some great food they tried and the fun they had. We also dip into some Crowdfunding currently up. Thanks for listening!

    Episode 253-- Origins Preview Sorta

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2023 169:19


    Tonight David and Riddle fill in for Chris and join Dan for a nice long show about everything and everything TV/Movies/Kickstarter what we have been playing both tabletop and Video games AND we eventually get to the Origins Preview. It's a fun one so enjoy and thanks for listening!

    Episode 252-- Spoiler Alert Guardians of the Galaxy 3

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2023 109:29


    SPOILER ALERT We are going to talk about the movie and NOT HOLD BACK. We will spoil A LOT of plot details, so please do not listen if you have not seen the movie. Dan and Chris are joined by a great duo of Marty from RDTN, and Brad Smoley who are always amazing guests for these movie review shows. We talk about the Guardians Trilogy and a whole lot more, but we only super Spoil Guardians 3. Thanks for listening!

    Episode 251 David and Mills become Milkmen

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2023 136:55


    As always a great time is had by all when David Waybright and Josh Mills drop by! We talk about some news, a ton of Crowdfunding including Milkman by Dice Hate Me Games, and as always some things we have been watching and some great games we have been playing. Thanks for listening!

    Episode of 250 Quarter of the way there!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2023 171:09


    Dan Chris and Riddle have a great conversation about pretty much everything as you might expect on this great episode 250! We hit on a bunch of Crowdfunding and talk about some things of note in the crowdfunding land, we hit on a bunch of great TV and upcoming Movies and we work in a review of Maximum Apocalypse Wasted Wilds! Thanks for listening

    Episode 249 Snap! Again with Scott Justin and Riddle

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2023 151:01


    Tonight Dan is joined by a great cast of Justin Jacobson, Scott Morris and Matt Riddle as we talk a little bit about some Board Gaming news and a whole lot of Our thoughts on how Snap has been over the last few months for us, how it is now and where we would like to see it going, and some Questions from the listeners! Thanks for listening!

    Episode 248 15 min Power Hour and the SNL Character Draft!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2023 183:30


    Tonight Dan and Chris are Joined by David Waybright and Brad Smoley to do one of our 15 min Power hours and a SNL Character Draft! The power hour has some movie topics, a sports topic and a painting topic. The Draft as always is a great time and I think everyone will love it and have things we have missed for sure! Thanks for listening!

    Episode 247 Game of the Year 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2023 167:22


    Tonight Chris and Dan talk about the top 11 Games of the year from 2022! We might also dip into a few Dan-Gents including the big slate announcement from James Gunn and the DCU as well as a few other things we have been watching. BUT what will be the GAS Game of the year for 2022? You'll have to listen to find out! Thanks for listening!

    Episode 246 Painting in the New Year

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2023 165:33


    Tonight Dan and Chris are joined by Breeze from Zephyr Workshop to talk about their upcoming kickstarter for AEGIS Season 2 (KS Jan 17th), and all sorts of other goodness. As usual we talk what we have been watching, what we have been playing and as a bonus we tackle a topic of Commissioning and Painting mini's, and a bit of what we are looking forward to in 2023. Thanks for listening!

    Episode 245-- Motor City Con Recap with Hill and Riddle

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2022 194:33


    Tonight Dan and Chris are joined by Adam Hill and Matt Riddle. We talk about a few crowdfunding projects, a bunch of things we have watched and then dive into a BUNCH of great games all of us have played over the last month since the Great gathering in Detroit for Motor City (mini) Con! Thanks for listening!

    Episode 244 So you wanna play Marvel Snap

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2022 128:04


    Tonight Dan is joined by Justin Jacobson Scott Morris and TC Petty III for a nice long talk about all things Marvel Snap. From Beta to now, what we like what we don't, some tips, some decks, some questions, what we want to see in the future and more! Thanks for listening and let us know if you want to hear more Snap Content!

    Episode 243 David and Robb's annual Oct Visit and the Halloween Game Draft

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2022 214:09


    David and Robb drop by for their Annual Oct visit for some Snap, some KS some Snap talk , Some TV/Movie talk, some snap talk, some Games we've been playing And a great old Halloween Game Draft! Thanks for listening!

    Episode 242 Draft IT! With Scott Morris And Riddle

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2022 157:01


    Tonight we have a FUN night of visiting with Riddle and Scott Morris from Lucky Duck Games. We hit some industry talk, some Crowd funding and then we play a full game of DRAFT IT with 4 yes 4!! Drafts! Thanks for listening!

    Episode 241 Legends of Void Arcana Rising and much more

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2022 135:28


    Today Dan and Chris cover a good amount of Crowdfunding, News and a whole lot of what we been watching and finish up with some Impressions of Legends of Void Arcana Rising Red Rising Framework Storm Chasers and Marvel Dice throne. Thanks for listening!

    Episode 240- Post Gen Con News and Shows with Riddle

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2022 181:14


    Tonight Dan and Chris sit down with Riddle to catch up, talk about a ton of great news from recent weeks, some Crowdfunding, a bunch of great TV shows (She-Hulk, Ms. Marvel, Only Murders in the building, the new GoT and more!) and of course what we've been playing! A great time with great friends as always. Thanks for listening!

    Episode 239 Top 11 to Try and Buy for Gen Con 2022 with BJ from Board Game Gumbo

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2022 128:36


    Tonight Dan and BJ go right into their Top 11 games to try and Top 11 Games to Buy for this upcoming Gen Con 2022. To try are games you cannot buy yet and to buy are new games available at this year's con. Tons and tons of honorable mentions so there should be a bunch of games for everyone on these lists! Thanks for listening!

    Episode 238 Danielle Standring, the Reverse Instagram, and the City Game Draft

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2022 178:52


    Tonight Chris and and Ben are joined by our newest AllStar Danielle Standring, for a ton of fun discussions and shenanigans! Some KS some News, What we have been watching, a nice overview and talk about Brian Boru, Scout, On tour and Gutenberg. And we finish up with an amazing draft the Games based on Cities draft! Thanks for listening!

    Episode 237 Cupcake Liners Origins Games and More!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2022 130:42


    Tonight Dan Chris and David, cover a bunch of fun stuff, from KS to Some News, to origins games and a little what we have been playing. We also hit on Maverick, Dr. Strange 2 (Skip 1:06 to 1:20 to avoid few spoilers to DRS2) Stranger things and Ms Marvel. Fun time as always and thanks for listening!

    Episode 236 Tons of fun with David Brad and Justin plus the Robot Draft

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2022 189:19


    A GREAT episode tonight, with some great talk about the SDJ noms, some crowdfunding, some TV and Movie talk and after minor Tech issues Brad Smoley is able to come in from the bullpen to finish up with some Kenobi talk, what we've been playing Origins talk and oh yeah we finish it all up with an AMAZING Robot Draft! Thanks for listening!

    Episode 235 Tripel Vixen Triple Announcements by GF9 and much more!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2022 183:15


    Tonight Dan and Chris are here to talk about a ton of Kickstarters, tons of movies and shows, and a ton of what we have been playing. We have a blast with some good beer recommendations and beers you prob shouldn't start a show off trying as well! Thanks for listening!

    Episode 234 John D Clair, David Waybright and the TV Show Theme Song Draft!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2022 185:06


    A great time is had by all tonight as we talk about what great games John D Clair has upcoming, What TV and Movies we have seen lately and some what we have been playing. Dangents galore as always, THEN we get to one of our best Drafts ever, the TV Theme Song Draft! Thanks for listening!

    Episode 233 SPOILER ALERT -- The Batman

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2022 143:32


    Tonight Dan and Chris are joined by Smoley as we talk all about THE Batman, and we SPOIL it and give all our thoughts. We also get into who our favorite, Batman is, who our favorite Bruce Wayne is and who our favorite Batman Villains are. It's a great time and I hope you enjoy us picking apart the movie and spoiling all sorts of Easter Eggs and details. Thanks for listening!

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