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Jun 2026

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Do you love board games? I do! But do you ever wonder what goes on behind the scenes? How do meet-up groups get organized? What is the difference between a successful and an unsuccessful Kickstarter campaign? How do publishers get their games to market? How are people reaching their market in an ever more competitive market? What type of social media personalities are springing up in support of this industry? James interviews experts from across the industry and takes a peak under the hood in his quest to understand this far reaching community. Each episode is bite-sized, clocking in around 30 minutes, so you can take nibbles, or binge several episodes at once.

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June 16, 202632 min

Episode 403: Michael Orion, Rolling Wizards

Michael founded Rolling Wizards in Vietnam 2 years ago, leveraging his experience leading innovation strategy at Salesforce and global business development at Meta.He combines this with over 30 years as a dedicated student of game design and psychology to create meaningful experiences with games.You can check his website at https://www.rollingwizards.com/games or follow his adventures on his Facebook & LinkedIn pages: www.linkedin.com/in/michaelorion/WHERE TO FIND OUR PODCAST:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5RJbdkguebb3MSLAatZr7riHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-board-game-binge-72500104/Tune In: https://tunein.com/embed/player/p1344218/Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5jYXB0aXZhdGUuZm0vYm9hcmRnYW1lYmluZ2U=Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/board-game-binge/id1522623033Visit Our Websites:Board Game Binge: https://boardgamebinge.com/Tin Robot Games: https://tinrobotgames.comElixir Board Games: https://www.elixirboardgames.com/our-games

June 9, 202631 min

Episode 402: Richard MacRae, Analog Game Studios

Richard MacRae is the owner of Analog Game Studios, an indie publisher with many titles under its belt including Centrix, Latte Throwdown, and Kill the King. His recent collaboration with the renowned Dr. Reiner Knizia brings Fruit Island to North America on Kickstarter.You can check out the campaign live on Kickstarter here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/analoggamestudios/fruit-island?ref=cl56e6In the episode Richard talks about “Presence Score”. You can measure your’s here: Presence Scorepresencedeficit.comWHERE TO FIND OUR PODCAST:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5RJbdkguebb3MSLAatZr7riHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-board-game-binge-72500104/Tune In: https://tunein.com/embed/player/p1344218/Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5jYXB0aXZhdGUuZm0vYm9hcmRnYW1lYmluZ2U=Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/board-game-binge/id1522623033Visit Our Websites: Board Game Binge: https://boardgamebinge.com/Tin Robot Games: https://tinrobotgames.comElixir Board Games: https://www.elixirboardgames.com/our-games

June 2, 202632 min

Episode 401: Alain Matte, Zeronimo Games

Alain Matte is a Quebec-based illustrator, game designer, and founder of Zeronimo Games. After years of working on family-friendly brands and licensed properties, he decided to create something a little less wholesome: Animalcatraz, a sandbox prison brawler for 2–8 players where animal inmates fight, steal, trade, escape, and commit crimes to become the KINGPIN. Inspired by graphic novels, open-world video games, and a fascination with prison life from a safe distance, Alain spent years building the game's gritty setting, dark humor, and memorable cast of characters. Following a successful crowdfunding campaign, Animalcatraz is now heading toward production. Animalcatraz is in Late Pledge on Gamefound: https://gamefound.com/en/projects/zeronimo-games/animalcatrazWHERE TO FIND OUR PODCAST:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5RJbdkguebb3MSLAatZr7riHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-board-game-binge-72500104/Tune In: https://tunein.com/embed/player/p1344218/Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5jYXB0aXZhdGUuZm0vYm9hcmRnYW1lYmluZ2U=Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/board-game-binge/id1522623033Visit Our Websites: Board Game Binge: https://boardgamebinge.com/Tin Robot Games: https://tinrobotgames.comElixir Board Games: https://www.elixirboardgames.com/our-games

May 26, 202642 min

Episode 400: Dr. Reiner Knizia, Prolific Board Game Designer

Dr. Reiner Knizia is one of the most prolific game designers in the industry with more than 900 games and books published in numerous countries and languages worldwide selling millions of copies. Many global licences such as Game of Thrones, Harry Potter, Hot Wheels, Lego, Lord of the Rings and the Hobbit, Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck, Monopoly, Pirates of the Caribbean, Playmobil, the Simpsons, Spiderman, Star Trek and Star Wars, and Toy Story.Analog Game Studios will be launching Reiner Knizia’s Fruit Island in North America this year. You can follow it here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/analoggamestudios/fruit-island?ref=discovery&term=fruit%20island&total_hits=5&category_id=34Follow the podcast on Social Media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/boardgamebingeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/boardgamebingepodcast/Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/boardgamebingeWHERE TO FIND OUR PODCAST:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5RJbdkguebb3MSLAatZr7riHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-board-game-binge-72500104/Tune In: https://tunein.com/embed/player/p1344218/Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5jYXB0aXZhdGUuZm0vYm9hcmRnYW1lYmluZ2U=Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/board-game-binge/id1522623033Visit Our Websites:Board Game Binge: https://boardgamebinge.com/Tin Robot Games: https://tinrobotgames.comElixir Board Games: https://www.elixirboardgames.com/our-games

May 19, 202633 min

Episode 399: Seppy Yoon, Fight in a Box Games

Seppy Yoon is chief designer for Fight in a Box Games and head of marketing for Floodgate games, both out of Minneapolis.He's the designer for the game of year winning Conquest Princess: Fashion is Power, Barkane: the RPG you play with your dog, and of course End of the Line: Post-Apocalyptic Family Survival.He's been leading Fight in a Box since 2012 and part of Floodgate since 2024!His newest game, End of the Line, the Inevitable Machine Revolt is currently on Kickstarter. Check it out: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/fightinabox/end-of-the-line-the-inevitable-machine-revoltWHERE TO FIND OUR PODCAST:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5RJbdkguebb3MSLAatZr7riHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-board-game-binge-72500104/Tune In: https://tunein.com/embed/player/p1344218/Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5jYXB0aXZhdGUuZm0vYm9hcmRnYW1lYmluZ2U=Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/board-game-binge/id1522623033Visit Our Websites: Board Game Binge: https://boardgamebinge.com/Tin Robot Games: https://tinrobotgames.comElixir Board Games: https://www.elixirboardgames.com/our-games

May 12, 202633 min

Episode 398: Mathue Ryann, Envy Board Games

Mathue Ryann is the founder of Envy Born Games, an indie tabletop publisher known for creating innovative and travel friendly games that blend strong themes with approachable gameplay. Over the past several years, Mathue has built a growing presence in the board game industry through successful crowdfunding campaigns, convention appearances, and the popular Tiny Game Series. His recent release, Jason and the Argonauts, has seen strong early success and enthusiastic community support, continuing the momentum created by Hercules and the 12 Labors and his expanding Greek mythology game line. Passionate about storytelling and immersive solo experiences, Mathue focuses on creating memorable adventures that bring mythology, creativity, and strategic gameplay to players around the world. His newest game, Jason and the Argonauts, A Solo Quest currently on Backerkit Here: https://www.backerkit.com/c/projects/envy-born-games/jason-and-the-argonauts-a-solo-quest-worthy-of-legendsFollow the podcast on Social Media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/boardgamebingeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/boardgamebingepodcast/ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/boardgamebingeWHERE TO FIND OUR PODCAST:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5RJbdkguebb3MSLAatZr7riHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-board-game-binge-72500104/Tune In: https://tunein.com/embed/player/p1344218/Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5jYXB0aXZhdGUuZm0vYm9hcmRnYW1lYmluZ2U=Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/board-game-binge/id1522623033Visit Our Websites: Board Game Binge: https://boardgamebinge.com/Tin Robot Games: https://tinrobotgames.comElixir Board Games: https://www.elixirboardgames.com/our-games

May 5, 202635 min

Episode 397: Antonios Yannopoulos, Teetotum Game Studios

Antonios Yannopoulos is a founder of Teetotum Game Studios, an independent board game company. They are full of ideas and enthusiasm, and we try to create fun experiences through innovative board games.Their newest game, a modern newly illustrated reprint of GOA, is currently on Gamefound Here: https://gamefound.com/en/projects/teetotum-game-studios/restartFollow the podcast on Social Media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/boardgamebingeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/boardgamebingepodcast/ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/boardgamebingeWHERE TO FIND OUR PODCAST:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5RJbdkguebb3MSLAatZr7riHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-board-game-binge-72500104/Tune In: https://tunein.com/embed/player/p1344218/Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5jYXB0aXZhdGUuZm0vYm9hcmRnYW1lYmluZ2U=Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/board-game-binge/id1522623033Visit Our Websites: Board Game Binge: https://boardgamebinge.com/Tin Robot Games: https://tinrobotgames.comElixir Board Games: https://www.elixirboardgames.com/our-games

April 28, 202638 min

Episode 396: Doria Roustan, Grammes Edition

Doria Roustan is a professional in the board game publishing industry, passionate about tabletop games since childhood. She began her career working in a specialized game store while studying publishing and communication, before joining well-known publishers such as Matagot and Funforge. She has also designed and self-funded her own board games, while supporting private companies as an editorial and game design consultant. Since early 2025, she has been part of the Grammes team as an editor. About Grammes Edition: Grammes is an independent French publishing house founded in 2020 by Léandre Proust and Adeline Deslais. It develops board games and playful formats, with an accessible approach often focused on compact or innovative designs. Its catalog notably includes titles such as Clash of Decks and Micro Hero, as well as editorial projects like the magazine Philimag. Doria Roustan joined the team in early 2025 and is the editor in charge of the Micro Hero line. To check out the Pay-what-you-want campaign for Micro Hero: Ulysses and Achilles, click here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/grammesedition/micro-hero-ulysses-and-micro-hero-achilles FOLLOW US ON: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/boardgamebinge Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/boardgamebingepodcast/ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/boardgamebinge WHERE TO FIND OUR PODCAST: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5RJbdkguebb3MSLAatZr7r iHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-board-game-binge-72500104/ Tune In: https://tunein.com/embed/player/p1344218/ Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5jYXB0aXZhdGUuZm0vYm9hcmRnYW1lYmluZ2U= Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/board-game-binge/id1522623033 Visit Our Website: Board Game Binge: https://boardgamebinge.com/ Tin Robot Games: https://tinrobotgames.com

April 21, 202631 min

Episode 395: Hafiz Printer, Nothing But Net

Hafiz Printer is a teacher by day and indie game designer by night. With his twin brother he founded Printer Ink Games with the aim to make fun, whimsical and nostalgic games that are easy to learn, quick to play, and highly thematic. He has a game live on Kickstarter now - Nothing But Net which is a playground basketball card game for 2 players.Nothing But Net is now available on Kickstarter here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/hp1/nothing-but-net-2-player-head-to-head-basketball-card-gameFollow the podcast on Social Media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/boardgamebingeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/boardgamebingepodcast/Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/boardgamebingeWHERE TO FIND OUR PODCAST:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5RJbdkguebb3MSLAatZr7riHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-board-game-binge-72500104/Tune In: https://tunein.com/embed/player/p1344218/Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5jYXB0aXZhdGUuZm0vYm9hcmRnYW1lYmluZ2U=Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/board-game-binge/id1522623033Visit Our Websites:Board Game Binge: https://boardgamebinge.com/Tin Robot Games: https://tinrobotgames.comElixir Board Games: https://www.elixirboardgames.com/our-games

April 14, 202633 min

Episode 394: Ashwin Kamath, Urban Professional Games

Ashwin Kamath is a BIPOC Game Inventor from Seattle, Washington who is a community leader, part of the team that Runs PlaytestNW, and a soon to be instructor of game design for the youth. Part of the new Publishing House, Urban Professional Games as well as developer for Flatout Games as part of the Colab team, and former Designer for Funko Games and The Uzzle. CoDesigner of The Wolves with Clarence Simpson, and has been part of development/testing teams for companies such as AEG, Allplay, and Brieger Creative. Loves architecture, music, and good food.To check out the campaign for Chicken Fried Dice on Kickstarter, click here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/urban-pro-games/chicken-fried-dice FOLLOW US ON: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/boardgamebingeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/boardgamebingepodcast/ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/boardgamebingeWHERE TO FIND OUR PODCAST:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5RJbdkguebb3MSLAatZr7riHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-board-game-binge-72500104/Tune In: https://tunein.com/embed/player/p1344218/Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5jYXB0aXZhdGUuZm0vYm9hcmRnYW1lYmluZ2U=Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/board-game-binge/id1522623033Visit Our Websites: Board Game Binge: https://boardgamebinge.com/Tin Robot Games: https://tinrobotgames.comElixir Board Games: https://www.elixirboardgames.com/our-games