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Board Game Snobs

Comedy

A podcast about board games but not really. For entertainment purposes only. Entry level knowledge, expert level nonsense.

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United States

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Comedy

Description:

A podcast about board games but not really. For entertainment purposes only. Entry level knowledge, expert level nonsense.

Language:

English

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Episodes
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Episode 301: Star Trekking Through a Den of Wolves

5/1/2024
The Snobs rant, rave, review, mention in passing and briefly discuss these things: 00:03:25 Jerry's blessing in case he passes 00:05:16 Gaby's shirt gets hate 00:06:30 Why Enrique is wearing slaves 00:09:15 What do you want to be buried in 00:10:57 Fan Expo and meeting celebrities 00:15:02 Colm Meaney 00:22:35 Enrique is watching ST: DS9 00:30:20 Gaby returns with pizza 00:32:38 Introducing Toe-Pain 00:35:15 Gaby discussing why he is trepidatious about Den of Wolves 00:37:20 Be someone else in RPGs To Join Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bgsnobs Follow/join us at: Board Game Snobs Discord https://www.instagram.com/boardgamesnobs/ Board Game Snobs Facebook Group For merch: https://sirmeeple.com/collections/board-game-snobs For questions, comments or general adulation: Send emails to boardgamesnobs@gmail.com

Duration:00:49:16

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Episode 300 With Sporadically Board and We're Not Wizards

4/23/2024
Episode 300: In this fantabulous blowout extravaganza the Snobs celebrate this tremendous milestone with pod friends Dan Hughes, Mike Dilisio and Richard Simpson. Bad games are played and plagiarized, insults are thrown about without abandon, wild chit chat occurs, some level headed discussions are had and laughs are relatively frequent. ENJOY!! To Join Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bgsnobs Follow/join us at: Board Game Snobs Discord https://www.instagram.com/boardgamesnobs/ Board Game Snobs Facebook Group For merch: https://sirmeeple.com/collections/board-game-snobs For questions, comments or general adulation: Send emails to boardgamesnobs@gmail.com

Duration:01:49:05

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The Episode Before Three Hundred

4/16/2024
Episode 299: Nonsense, nonsense, plans for BGG Spring and more nonsense. Enjoy! To Join Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bgsnobs Follow/join us at: Board Game Snobs Discord https://www.instagram.com/boardgamesnobs/ Board Game Snobs Facebook Group For merch: https://sirmeeple.com/collections/board-game-snobs For questions, comments or general adulation: Send voice memos to boardgamesnobs@gmail.com

Duration:00:50:43

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The Path of Totality and Sky Team

4/4/2024
Episode 298: Eclipses, tomatoes, pork and games. Pork’n’games, Resist, SOS Titanic, Sky Team, inner monologue and mental pictures and more. Enjoy!! Follow/join us at: Board Game Snobs Discord https://www.instagram.com/boardgamesnobs/ Board Game Snobs Facebook Group To Join Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bgsnobs For merch: https://sirmeeple.com/collections/board-game-snobs For questions, comments or general adulation: Send voice memos to boardgamesnobs@gmail.com

Duration:00:41:18

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Compelling Versus Fun Versus Enjoyment and Pluto

3/27/2024
The Snobs were tired so they let the soon to be overlord AI do the description once again despite them swearing off AI descriptions and also chapter markers: Episode 297: Jerry and Gaby from the Board Game Snobs Podcast share a lively conversation ranging from broken microphones to kangaroos and banned Peppa Pig episodes. The discussion meanders to deadly spiders in Australia, albino individuals, and the status of Pluto as a planet. They debate whether games should be fun or emotionally engaging, exploring the definitions of planets and touching on Disney character evolution, all while maintaining a whimsical tone. They delve into the complexities of finding enjoyment versus having fun in games and media, sparking a debate on satisfaction and its implications across different activities. Reflecting on the spectrum of entertainment choices, they highlight the importance of understanding individual preferences, wrapping up with humor and warmth to foster listener engagement and camaraderie. Also stay tuned for the world premiere of a new segment: Jerry Doing Good Things and Being a Good Person as Reported on by Jerry. Chapters (00:00:00) Introduction (00:01:49) Peppa Pig Ban and Spider Fear (00:09:07) Sun Color Controversy (00:15:08) Cole Wehrle’s Quote (00:23:34) Enjoyment vs. Fun Comparison (00:28:53) Christopher Nolan's View on Entertainment (00:34:03) Recommendations Beyond Fun (00:34:38) Stupid Fun vs. Compelling Games (00:38:46) Jerry's PR Tour Commences (00:40:41) Struggle to Be Nice (00:43:33) Inner Conflict of Being Nice (00:51:34) Realistic Views on Change

Duration:00:55:01

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Recon-Chile-ations

3/20/2024
Episode 296: The Snobs rant, rave, review, mention in passing and briefly discuss these things: (00:00:00) Ben's Intro (00:00:44) Sucking in while drinking and Motherland Vs Fatherland (00:06:40) Beard Talk (00:08:18) "Did You Knows" About Chile (00:13:00) Apologies Are Made (00:43:22) Everything Butt Games (00:48:48) Ben's Outro and a Drop Dump Follow/join us at: Board Game Snobs Discord https://www.instagram.com/boardgamesnobs/ Board Game Snobs Facebook Group To Join Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bgsnobs For merch: https://sirmeeple.com/collections/board-game-snobs For questions, comments or general adulation: Send voice memos to boardgamesnobs@gmail.com

Duration:00:49:39

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***BONUS EPISODE*** Mini Pod Sesh 10: Damsel Starring Millie Bobby Brown

3/17/2024
***SPOILERS*** Gaby and Sharde discuss the Netflix hit Damsel. Did they like it? Can MBB be any one other than Eleven? These questions and more discussed this episode, enjoy!! Follow/join us at: Board Game Snobs Discord https://www.instagram.com/boardgamesnobs/ Board Game Snobs Facebook Group To Join Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bgsnobs For merch: https://sirmeeple.com/collections/board-game-snobs For questions, comments or general adulation: Send voice memos to boardgamesnobs@gmail.com

Duration:00:45:15

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***Spoilers*** A Board Game Snobs/Disagreeable Nerd Movie Review: Dune Part Two

3/13/2024
Episode 295: In a Disagreeable Nerd reunion, the Snobs and Sharde and Deej review Dune Part Two. Follow/join us at: Board Game Snobs Discord https://www.instagram.com/boardgamesnobs/ Board Game Snobs Facebook Group To Join Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bgsnobs For merch: https://sirmeeple.com/collections/board-game-snobs For questions, comments or general adulation: Send voice memos to boardgamesnobs@gmail.com

Duration:01:08:46

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**CLASSIC THROWBACK** Episode 25: Brass Lancashire, Brass Birmingham and Rise of Tribes

3/6/2024
Originally Aired 9/13/2018 Before Brass hit number one on the BGG charts the Snobs discussed both Brass games (like every other BG podcast likewise did). Is one superior over the other? Why does Jerry not consider them Euros? Was Gaby happy with his deluxe kickstarter game Rise of Tribes? Did Micheal Bay direct Con Air? These questions and more answered this episode. Probably not correctly, but they're answered nonetheless. Follow/join us at: Board Game Snobs Discord https://www.instagram.com/boardgamesnobs/ Board Game Snobs Facebook Group To Join Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bgsnobs For merch: https://sirmeeple.com/collections/board-game-snobs For questions, comments or general adulation: Send voice memos to boardgamesnobs@gmail.com Special thanks to Ben Maddox for the intro and outro. Check him out for further podcasting goodness at https://fivegamesfordoomsday.com/

Duration:00:36:41

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Evacuation, Degradation...Hostage Situation

2/28/2024
Episode 294: The Snobs rant, rave, review, mention in passing and briefly discuss these things: football board games, Gaby’s dad is in Chile, what would you do in a “Taken” hostage situation, then finally they discuss their first play of Evacuation by Vladimir Suchy (00:36:45). Evacuation on BGG Vladimír SuchýMichal PeichlDelicious Games+ 7 more Follow/join us at: Board Game Snobs Discord https://www.instagram.com/boardgamesnobs/ Board Game Snobs Facebook Group To Join Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bgsnobs For merch: https://sirmeeple.com/collections/board-game-snobs For questions, comments or general adulation: Send voice memos to boardgamesnobs@gmail.com Special thanks to Ben Maddox for the intro and outro. Check him out for further podcasting goodness at https://fivegamesfordoomsday.com/

Duration:01:00:39

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The Uninformed Majority of Mafia

2/21/2024
Episode 293: The Snobs discuss various party games starting off with Mafia and the reason for its creation and whether or not it's roots have basis. Also discussed: Deception: Murder in Hong Kong, Wavelength, Dead Last and Spoons. Enjoy! Follow/join us at: Board Game Snobs Discord https://www.instagram.com/boardgamesnobs/ Board Game Snobs Facebook Group To Join Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bgsnobs For merch: https://sirmeeple.com/collections/board-game-snobs For questions, comments or general adulation: Send voice memos to boardgamesnobs@gmail.com Special thanks to Ben Maddox for the intro and outro. Check him out for further podcasting goodness at https://fivegamesfordoomsday.com/

Duration:00:48:36

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Super Bowl Recap

2/14/2024
Episode 292: Note from Gaby: Using the AI that PODBEAN now offers, everything after this is AI written. Its so terribly AI. So terribly, terribly AI. And pretty off the mark on a lot of things. The Snobs will never again use this AI description cause its god awful and has no soul...enjoy!! AI engage: In this hilarious episode of Board Game Snobs, your favorite hosts dive into a wildly entertaining and completely unscripted conversation. In their uniquely unfiltered style, they explore a wide array of topics from reinterpretations of common phrases to their views on Starship Enterprise. Enjoy a humorous exploration into their unique Super Bowl traditions including interesting culinary choices, friendly competitive banter, and a surprising analysis of the game itself. A perfect mashup of humor and genuine camaraderie, this episode promises to keep you thoroughly entertained. Candid Chat: The Rich, Pop stars and An Unforgettable Super Bowl Join the hosts as they delve into a candid ritual of Super Bowl dissection in their own witty way. With hilarious anecdotes, personal opinions and engaging Super Bowl analysis, they discuss their dissatisfaction towards the arrogant behavior of the wealthy, shedding light on some controversial aspects. With a surprising take on megastar Taylor Swift and an entertaining narrative of the chaos caused by spoilers, this episode packs a punch. Tune in and reminisce about the Super Bowl rollercoaster accompanied by the harmonious laughter of your hosts. Board Game Snobs: Catan Love and Unforgettable Halftime Shows In this spirited episode, the hosts dive into a humorous discourse dissecting the Super Bowl halftime show and the resurgence of Catan's popularity among their circle. From commenting on celebrity performances to giving a shoutout to their favorite Super Bowl commercials, they keep the conversation interesting. Things take a dynamic turn with a passionate discussion about other popular board games and clever recommendations for Catan newbies. Indulge in the hosts' vibrant banter and their contagious love for board games in this lively episode. Next Stop After Catan? Pandemic, Everdell, and Ticket to Ride Discovered! Get ready for a game-packed episode as the hosts reveal their favorite board games to explore after Catan. Discover why games like Pandemic, Everdell, and Ticket to Ride deserve a place in your game collection. As they delve deep into the unique dynamics of each game, they also touch upon some lesser-known attractions like "Ready, Set, Bet". Whether you are a board game enthusiast or a beginner exploring options, tune in for an episode filled with insights, laughter, and rollicking good fun! Follow/join us at: Board Game Snobs Discord https://www.instagram.com/boardgamesnobs/ Board Game Snobs Facebook Group To Join Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bgsnobs For merch: https://sirmeeple.com/collections/board-game-snobs For questions, comments or general adulation: Send voice memos to boardgamesnobs@gmail.com Special thanks to Ben Maddox for the intro and outro. Check him out for further podcasting goodness at https://fivegamesfordoomsday.com/

Duration:00:56:35

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Corncobs, Beard Floss and the Super Bowl

2/6/2024
Episode 291: The Snobs rant, rave, review, mention in passing and briefly discuss these things: (00:00:00)- Intro (00:03:00)- Beard talk (00:06:11)- Football talk (00:12:14)- Rules that seem to be pointless (00:22:12)- Corncobs (00:30:50)- Air bunnies discussion (00:32:30)- Enrique points aggressively (00:35:25)- A mentality of failure also, irony, type A personalities and more, enjoy!! Follow/join us at: Board Game Snobs Discord https://www.instagram.com/boardgamesnobs/ Board Game Snobs Facebook Group To Join Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bgsnobs For merch: https://sirmeeple.com/collections/board-game-snobs For questions, comments or general adulation: Send voice memos to boardgamesnobs@gmail.com Special thanks to Ben Maddox for the intro and outro. Check him out for further podcasting goodness at https://fivegamesfordoomsday.com/

Duration:00:48:52

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Tetris,Tenet and Tennant

1/31/2024
Episode 290: The Snobs rant, rave, review, mention in passing and briefly discuss these things: Tetris has been beat, Gaby doesn’t care for Tetris, the bidding game Couture, Jerry was never disciplined as a child, Gaby recalls a time he disobeyed his parents to play an arcade game, the racing game Velonimo, a chips and salsa debate, the presumptuousness of people who say they love Tenet, football movies, actors returning to old roles, Gaby and Jerry discuss Showbiz with extreme insight and more, enjoy!! Couture on BGG-https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/377716/couture Velonimo on BGG-https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/323262/velonimo Follow/join us at: Board Game Snobs Discord https://www.instagram.com/boardgamesnobs/ Board Game Snobs Facebook Group To Join Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bgsnobs For merch: https://sirmeeple.com/collections/board-game-snobs For questions, comments or general adulation: Send voice memos to boardgamesnobs@gmail.com Special thanks to Ben Maddox for the intro and outro. Check him out for further podcasting goodness at https://fivegamesfordoomsday.com/

Duration:00:57:35

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Onwards and Upwards

1/24/2024
Episode 289: The Snobs discuss (00:00:00) Ben’s intro (00:01:00) Boxed wine (00:02:15) Jerry’s Matthew McConaughey/Batman theory (00:20:17) listener emails (00:43:30) a hospice patient leads to an emotional epiphany for Jerry and more. Enjoy! Follow/join us at: Board Game Snobs Discord https://www.instagram.com/boardgamesnobs/ Board Game Snobs Facebook Group To Join Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bgsnobs For merch: https://sirmeeple.com/collections/board-game-snobs For questions, comments or general adulation: Send voice memos to boardgamesnobs@gmail.com Special thanks to Ben Maddox for the intro and outro. Check him out for further podcasting goodness at https://fivegamesfordoomsday.com/

Duration:01:13:21

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Developing Relationships and How Board Games Can Help

1/17/2024
Episode 288- The Snobs rant, rave, review, mention in passing and briefly discuss these things: (00:00:01) Ben’s Podcast Bumper (00:01:03) Intro (00:01:42) listener comment on Spotify (00:02:39) the bantz, recto, verso and cowbells (00:14:20) a conversation about what makes an interesting conversation (00:22:14) the various qualities sought in friendship (00:34:05) developmental relationships (00:38:37) if you want a friend be a friend (00:46:49) board games and the opportunity of friendship they can provide if you choose to take it (00:57:00) making deliberate change is difficult (01:02:25) dealing with setbacks, self pity and negative self talk (01:18:01) dubbing curse words on network television (01:19:05) apologies to Chad Elkins Follow/join us at: Board Game Snobs Discord https://www.instagram.com/boardgamesnobs/ Board Game Snobs Facebook Group To Join Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bgsnobs For merch: https://sirmeeple.com/collections/board-game-snobs For questions, comments or general adulation: Send voice memos to boardgamesnobs@gmail.com Special thanks to Ben Maddox for the intro and outro. Check him out for further podcasting goodness at https://fivegamesfordoomsday.com/

Duration:01:14:51

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Collin Show 2024

1/10/2024
Episode 287: (00:00:01) Intro banter in which the Snobs briefly discuss their dream celebrity podcast guest. (00:11:00) Richard Payne (00:20:58) Jerry Huang (00:35:58) Timothy Bowers (0043:28) Michael Vannoy (00:52:55) Dee Dittman (01:02:06) Bruno Baronet (01:16:15) Tyler From Chicago (01:30:45) Dave Allen (01:43:09) Colton Riddle (01:54:15) Chad Chiasson (02:06:56) Andrew Woods (02:13:48) Gavin Dittman aka "NXGR4" (02:18:24) Johnny aka “Bingeboy” (02:24:44) Lindsay and Eric (02:52:18) Ryan Maxwell Follow/join us at: Board Game Snobs Discord https://www.instagram.com/boardgamesnobs/ Board Game Snobs Facebook Group To Join Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bgsnobs For merch: https://sirmeeple.com/collections/board-game-snobs For questions, comments or general adulation: Send voice memos to boardgamesnobs@gmail.com Special thanks to Ben Maddox for the intro and outro. Check him out for further podcasting goodness at https://fivegamesfordoomsday.com/

Duration:03:01:05

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Antiheroes Don’t Exist

1/3/2024
Episode 286: The Snobs respond to listener comments and go on a lengthy tangent discussing heroes, villains and Jerry’s stance against the term “antiheroes”. They also discuss the listeners 3 and 3's, 3 games they would recommend to everyone and 3 games they wish they'd never played. Enjoy! Follow/join us at: Board Game Snobs Discord https://www.instagram.com/boardgamesnobs/ Board Game Snobs Facebook Group To Join Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bgsnobs For merch: https://sirmeeple.com/collections/board-game-snobs For questions, comments or general adulation: Send voice memos to boardgamesnobs@gmail.com Special thanks to Ben Maddox for the intro and outro. Check him out for further podcasting goodness at https://fivegamesfordoomsday.com/

Duration:01:04:55

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Whistle Stop and Trio/Nana

12/27/2023
Episode 285: The Snobs rant, rave, review, mention in passing and briefly discuss these things: drinking wine out of a box, Six Flags, riffing bout rifles, tickets, Joan Leslie Murray survives a horrific skydiving accident lucky or unlucky, Whistlestop (00:30:04) Trio/Nana (00:34:52) and more. Enjoy!! Follow/join us at: Board Game Snobs Discord https://www.instagram.com/boardgamesnobs/ Board Game Snobs Facebook Group To Join Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bgsnobs For merch: https://sirmeeple.com/collections/board-game-snobs For questions, comments or general adulation: Send voice memos to boardgamesnobs@gmail.com Special thanks to Ben Maddox for the intro and outro. Check him out for further podcasting goodness at https://fivegamesfordoomsday.com/

Duration:00:48:29

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El Grande, World Wonders, Nana and the Dank Tank

12/20/2023
Episode 284: The Snobs rant, rave, review, mention in passing and briefly discuss these things: a final recap of BoardGameGeek Con, the Gilded Age, Spirit Island, Gaby wears a Five Games for Doomsday shirt at BGG and no one recognizes it and it upsets him, Richard Simpson and We’re Not Wizards, cars that run on water, the dank tank, Vegetable Stock, Nana (Trio), That’s Not a Hat, Push, Nemesis Retaliation and the Nemesis series, Jerry hates on Ancient Knowledge the game not the concept, Gaby’s autographed headshots of Captain Sisko, Caprica Six and US Marshal Jack Carter, favorite authors and books, books turned movies, El Grande and more enjoy!! To Join Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bgsnobs For merch: https://sirmeeple.com/collections/board-game-snobs For questions, comments or general adulation: Send voice memos to boardgamesnobs@gmail.com Special thanks to Ben Maddox for the intro and outro. Check him out for further podcasting goodness at https://fivegamesfordoomsday.com/

Duration:01:28:07