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A podcast every second Friday about exploring fun and challenges we have as board gamers, yes, sometimes talking about the board game we play too. We're in Australia (Stella and Melissa) and USA (Candice and Eric) and want to connect with you, no matter who and where you are. Drop as a line, or message, find us in podcast directories, and this Facebook group.
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Well known board game designer Phil Walker-Harding and we dive into the glamorous world of… getting told “no.” A lot. Turns out even designing 30+ hit games doesn’t unlock the “immune to rejection” achievement. From pitching to the wrong publisher, not the right time, to being rejected by yourself, this episode is hopefully a relatable life piece. Find out Phil's board game company Joey Games here - https://joeygames.com.au/ Find us on Facebook Group and drop us a line, love letters, ra...
Does Matt Dunstan, a prolific Australian board game designer, have fun outside of designing award-winning board games… or is it just more tiny plastic pieces? Spoiler, it's Lego. Lego pieces. We dive into Matt's secret as a Lego restorer. Content warning: This episode contains things some listeners may find creepy — specifically, some very creepy dolls. There. You’ve been warned. This episode is not sponsored by Lego. Link to Matt Dunstan's profile on BoardGameGeek - https://boardgameg...
We bravely tackle the true final boss of adulthood: moving house (Australian/British). Alright, for our American friends, it is relocation or moving. Complete with removalists (What is removalist??), undersized tea chest boxes, shrink-wrapped issues, and the emotional trauma saying goodbye to some of your board games. With guest Matt Dunstan, an Australian board game designer. Link to Matt Dunstan's profile on BoardGameGeek - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgamedesigner/69007/matthew-dun...
In this episode, we swing wildly between fair use, plagiarism, pirate websites, ghostwriters, board-game mechanics you can’t copyright, and—yes—one of us accidentally confessing to childhood publishing crimes. We are joined by ThinkTwice a.k.a. Ashley Falcon, a renowned published author of Fantasy LitRPG books (welcome back Ashley!). If you're not familiar with BGG - BoardGameGeek https://boardgamegeek.com/ Find us on Facebook Group and drop us a line, love letters, rate/write us review to he...
What do a broken leg, one million failed words, and a surprise Amazon bestseller have in common? Apparently… success. This episode is the first episode where we have our very first guest, Ashley Falcon (ThinkTwice) a renowned published author of Fantasy LitRPG books ! This episode is also a guide for accidental life upgrades, writing while physically broken (literally), and why being bad at things is actually spawn energy. Also: board games, and Eric claiming he’s never failed. Sure, Er...
We bravely venture into “watching television and having opinions.” From “Wait… books become TV shows??” into Dungeon Crawler Carl dream casting, Batman, and video games so cozy but sad. Find us on Facebook Group and drop us a line, love letters, rate/write us review to help us create more contents, chat about the topics you hear - https://www.facebook.com/groups/lifebeyondboardgamespodcast Find the episode through your favorite podcast listening app, search for #LifeBeyondBoardGames "Se...
What is a holiday tradition, really? Is it spending time with family… or is it eating a dry bird nobody likes because your ancestors once did it? In this festive episode, we talk Christmas traditions from awkward family photos, why we eat turkey, to spoilers for our next episode😆 Find us on Facebook Group and drop us a line, love letters, rate/write us review to help us create more contents, chat about the topics you hear - https://www.facebook.com/groups/lifebeyondboardgamespodcast Find the...
What games do you bring to the holidays when your luggage allowance is only 7kg? In this episode, we spiral joyfully through holiday board-gaming: carry-on-only packing strategies, games that expose your relationship values, and why bringing coffee into the bedroom is apparently a high-value love language. Find us on Facebook Group and drop us a line, love letters, rate/write us review to help us create more contents, chat about the topics you hear - https://www.facebook.com/groups/lifebeyon...
Board game conventions: the games! the people! the flashing lights! the constant CLACK-CLACK of dice! 🎲 For some, it’s pure cardboard heaven. For others… it’s five minutes away from hiding behind a Kallax. We share the other side of the convention, when to go out and get some fresh air, when to swap your 7 inches heels with flats, should we bring portable loo?😆 We share our thoughts and experience at gaming conventions. Find us on Facebook Group and drop us a line, love letters, rate/write us...
Welcome to the episode where board games, food crimes, and the truth about hot Cheetos finally a podcast discussion! Join us as we uncover the forbidden secrets of game day etiquette — from mayo-soaked cards to the myth of board-game heaven, and the legendary moment Stella bought 400 Costco hot dogs. Find us on Facebook Group and drop us a line, love letters, rate/write us review to help us create more contents, chat about the topics you hear - https://www.facebook.com/groups/lifebeyondboardg...
In this episode, we chat about our Essen Spiel adventures: the mysterious kebab shop that everyone but Candice knows about, Stella & Candice reunion at Essen, and Candice discovering the secret Copenhagen airport zone—the good one. We also accidentally design a new board game about luggage conveyor belts, celebrate being recognized by one podcast listener (we are famous now, don’t talk to us), and uncover Candice's secret plan to take over the internet with her new channel Kickin' It Cre...
In this episode, we dive into the real endgame — the postgame therapy session. We roasted Melissa’s 7-hour Dune Imperium match (yes, seven hours), and we celebrate rubbing salt in the Victory Points wound. What really happens at game end? Find us on Facebook Group and drop us a line, love letters, rate/write us review to help us create more contents, chat about the topics you hear - https://www.facebook.com/groups/lifebeyondboardgamespodcast "Send us a love letter" Our podcast link - https://...
We dive into the wild world of fall board game conventions — from Melbourne’s PAX Australia to Seattle’s PAX West and the massive Essen Spiel in Germany. Expect chaotic stories about dice-throwing raves, false board game cons and more... oh, and the occasional chlamydia-ridden drop bear / koala. 😅 Stella recounts meeting her favorite LitRPG authors (and realizing they’re also board gamers!), Eric shares behind-the-scenes moments from PAX West’s indie night market, and Melissa gives a first-ti...
In today’s bite-sized chaos, we explained how to find adult friends in 3 legacy chapters: 1. Tutorial: Find random people at board game public meetup. Roll charisma and reroll awkward. (yes or no) 2. Campaign : If yes, invite the fun humans to your home for further board gaming. (find out more interesting things and maybe you're slightly attracted to the person) 3. Legacy Unlock: Get married to them. (please fill the gaps between step 2 and 3) Or maybe just find ...
In this episode of Life Beyond Board Games, we talk house rules—like banning Monopoly, fudging Avalon roles, and hacking drafting games😆. It’s chaotic, could be controversial, and proof that the only real house rule is:... Find us on Facebook Group and drop us a line, love letters, rate/write us review to help us create more contents, chat about the topics you hear - https://www.facebook.com/groups/lifebeyondboardgamespodcast "Send us a love letter" Our podcast link - https://feeds.buzz...
Bad first plays are like bad first dates—you’re hungry, tired, and secretly hoping the game would just end. Sometimes a game falls flat because of bad rules. Sometimes it’s because Eric is texting during the teach (jokes of course). Sometimes it’s because Splendor tricked us with its giant empty box. We answer the eternal question: is it the game, or is it me? Find us on Facebook Group and drop us a line, love letters, rate/write us review to help us create more contents, chat about the topic...
We're diving deep into the ancient gamer art of “Wait, wait, I didn’t mean that move!” From back seats to backtracks, we explore how far gamers will go to reclaim their choices… and their dignity. Laughs, debates, and just a sprinkle of regret and trauma might be included. "Send us a love letter" Our podcast link - https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2441648.rss Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/lifebeyondboardgamespodcast/ Meeple University - https://www.youtube.com/MeepleUniversity
In this episode of Life Beyond Board Games, Stella, Candice, and Eric attempt to discuss their escape rooms experience. From the “ancient origins” of escape rooms (aka, forgetting your keys) to tips that are not advised will work, like “just start breaking stuff,” (jokes, don't do this at home). This conversation is part comedy roast, part puzzle-solving therapy session. Expect absurd tangents, dubious historical accuracy, and enough (maybe bad) advice to get you kicked out of your next...
We are getting ready to be sleep-deprived and snack-fueled for Gen Con 2025, and spilled PlayCon board game adventure. Plus upcoming Dune Imperium tournament - fun! Tune in for some comedy or cringe in this Episode 14! "Send us a love letter" Our podcast link - https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2441648.rss Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/lifebeyondboardgamespodcast/ Meeple University - https://www.youtube.com/MeepleUniversity
Welcome to another not-so-serious episode of Life Beyond Board Games, where we dive into the surprisingly rhythmic world of music while gaming. Join us as we groove through game-night playlists, debate the best beats for board games, our favorite music to play during different board game genres—from chill vibes for puzzly euros, to epic soundtracks for panic cooperative games, to... awkward silence for intense deduction games😆 Maybe not. Tune in for beats, banter, and basement-based co...
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