Episode 307: The Arcs Super-Sizzle

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Artificial intelligence is evolving at an unprecedented pace—what does that mean for the future of technology, venture capital, business, and even our understanding of ourselves? Award-winning journalist and writer Anil Ananthaswamy joins us for our latest episode to discuss his latest book Why Machines Learn: The Elegant Math Behind Modern AI . Anil helps us explore the journey and many breakthroughs that have propelled machine learning from simple perceptrons to the sophisticated algorithms shaping today’s AI revolution, powering GPT and other models. The discussion aims to demystify some of the underlying math that powers modern machine learning to help everyone grasp this technology impacting our lives, even if your last math class was in high school. Anil walks us through the power of scaling laws, the shift from training to inference optimization, and the debate among AI’s pioneers about the road to AGI—should we be concerned, or are we still missing key pieces of the puzzle? The conversation also delves into AI’s philosophical implications—could understanding how machines learn help us better understand ourselves? And what challenges remain before AI systems can truly operate with agency? If you enjoy this episode, please subscribe and leave us a review on your favorite podcast platform. Sign up for our newsletter at techsurgepodcast.com for exclusive insights and updates on upcoming TechSurge Live Summits. Links: Read Why Machines Learn, Anil’s latest book on the math behind AI https://www.amazon.com/Why-Machines-Learn-Elegant-Behind/dp/0593185749 Learn more about Anil Ananthaswamy’s work and writing https://anilananthaswamy.com/ Watch Anil Ananthaswamy’s TED Talk on AI and intelligence https://www.ted.com/speakers/anil_ananthaswamy Discover the MIT Knight Science Journalism Fellowship that shaped Anil’s AI research https://ksj.mit.edu/ Understand the Perceptron, the foundation of neural networks https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Perceptron Read about the Perceptron Convergence Theorem and its significance https://www.nature.com/articles/323533a0…

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In this bitter-sweet episode Def is hyped up to sizzle the space opera that is Arcs. It is also his final sizzle as he announces that he is leaving the podcast. So in honour of Def's departure, some of the original BBQ crew return to say goodbye.

Def has been such an integral part of the podcast since its inception over four years ago, and his insightful musings about this hobby will be sorely missed. Best of luck, Def. We love you, mate.

New Question of the Pod: What is your favourite 'Def' moment from the podcast?

Sizzling Games:

Arcs (2024) [4:00]

Question of the Pod Recap: [45:45]

Check out our Eventbrite page for all of our upcoming Game Days: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/o/board-game-bbq-32833304483

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Our podcast is proudly sponsored by Advent Games. Advent Games (http://www.adventgames.com.au/) are an Australian online board game store based in Sydney, NSW. Their core values are integrity, customer satisfaction, and providing a wide range of products including those hard-to-find board games.

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Thanks a million for being amazing! We’re committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive community, and you all make it special. See you at the BBQ!! https://www.patreon.com/BoardGameBBQ

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Episode 307: The Arcs Super-Sizzle

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Def has been such an integral part of the podcast since its inception over four years ago, and his insightful musings about this hobby will be sorely missed. Best of luck, Def. We love you, mate.

New Question of the Pod: What is your favourite 'Def' moment from the podcast?

Sizzling Games:

Arcs (2024) [4:00]

Question of the Pod Recap: [45:45]

Check out our Eventbrite page for all of our upcoming Game Days: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/o/board-game-bbq-32833304483

**SPONSORS**

**PATREON**

Thanks a million for being amazing! We’re committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive community, and you all make it special. See you at the BBQ!! https://www.patreon.com/BoardGameBBQ

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13 weeks назад1:15:33

1:15:33

This week Jules, Joe and Lauren wax lyrical about the games hitting their table recently, with some very sizzling and some lukewarm receptions. Jules has been practicing his dexterity skills in Nekojima - a game about installing electricity poles without crossing or touching their cables. Joe pieces together all the information to share his perspective on Perspectives - a game about solving mysteries while sharing limited information with friends. To round us off, Lauren and Jules discuss their mixed feelings with the very beautiful looking Rats of Wistar. They also share the community responses from last week's Question of the Pod, anticipate what games they could play in this week's question, and get fired up for the coming week! New Question of the Pod: What game are you dying to get off your shelf of shame, and how will you get it played? Timestamps: Nekojima [0:26:27] Perspectives [0:32:58] Rats of Wistar [0:42:07] Question of the Pod: [0:57:24] Fired Up: [1:09:55] Check out our Eventbrite page for all of our upcoming Game Days: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/o/board-game-bbq-32833304483 Has this episode left you with a thirst for more? Here are all of the games that we discussed: Lord of the Rings: Duel for Middle-earth - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/421006/the-lord-of-the-rings-duel-for-middle-earth Arcs - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/359871/arcs The String Railway Collection - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/391720/the-string-railway-collection Kiri-ai: The Duel - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/387769/kiri-ai-the-duel Exceed Fighting System - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/224483/exceed-fighting-system Pixies - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/411875/pixies Yokai Septet - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/251433/yokai-septet Speakeasy - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/375459/speakeasy Nekojima - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/359029/nekojima Perspectives - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/400995/perspectives Rats of Wistar - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/387780/rats-of-wistar SPONSORS Our podcast is proudly sponsored by Advent Games. Advent Games (http://www.adventgames.com.au/) are an Australian online board game store based in Sydney, NSW. Their core values are integrity, customer satisfaction, and providing a wide range of products including those hard-to-find board games. More Than Meeples is an Australian retail and online game store based in Brisbane, QLD. They have been strong supporters of, not only our Brisbane Game Days, but the broader Brisbane community. https://morethanmeeples.com.au/ PATREON Hey there, BBQ fans! Guess what? We’ve got a Patreon! By joining, you’ll unlock exclusive content, gain access to a members-only section of our Discord where you can help shape the show, and so much more. Plus, your support will help us grow and bring some awesome new projects to life in 2024. At the Board Game BBQ Podcast, we’re passionate about what we do and promise to keep the fun and shenanigans rolling. We’re so grateful for your support! Joining our Patreon is totally optional, and we ask that you don’t contribute if it’ll cause financial stress. But if you’d like to chip in from just USD$5 a month, click the link to check out our Patreon page. Thanks a million for being amazing! We’re committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive community, and you all make it special. See you at the BBQ!! https://www.patreon.com/BoardGameBBQ SOCIALS Support the podcast and join the community! https://linktr.ee/BoardGameBBQ…

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Episode 321: Sea, Salt & Paper, 51st State, the Undaunted series 1:30:26

14 weeks назад1:30:26

1:30:26

In this week’s podcast, Conor, Adrian and Joe serve up a slew of games. Adrian goes off the rails with an amuse-bouche sizzle of Age of Steam, before diving into a game of drafting and collecting sets in Sea, Salt & Paper. Joe has been playing his cards just right to build up his resources in 51st State – a game with a theme that definitely has nothing to do with current world events and everything is absolutely fine. Conor rounds it off with a war – in SPACE. He talks through the Undaunted series of games including its most recent standalone Undaunted 2200: Callisto. You'd think those corporations would be happier given they're fighting over the moon. We then turn to our recap of last week’s question of the pod, and what is getting us fired up lately. New Question of the Pod: What games are on your Christmas wish list? Timestamps: Games we’ve been playing [0:01:24] Sea, Salt & Paper [0:45:18] 51st State [0:54:57] Undaunted Series [1:02:09] Question of the pod [1:11:35] Fired up [1:22:25] Check out our Eventbrite page for all of our upcoming Game Days: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/o/board-game-bbq-32833304483 Has this episode left you with a thirst for more? Here are all of the games that we discussed: Codex Naturalis – https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/314503/codex-naturalis Skate Summer – https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/353815/skate-summer Courtisans – https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/402283/courtisans White Castle – https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/371942/the-white-castle . Age of Steam – https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/4098/age-of-steam . Dead Cells – https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/380135/dead-cells-the-rogue-lite-board-game Cheers to the Governor – https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/404048/cheers-to-the-governor That’s Not a Hat – https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/375651/thats-not-a-hat Civolution – https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/400602/civolution Sea, Salt & Paper – https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/367220/sea-salt-and-paper 51st State – https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/73369/51st-state Imperial Settlers – https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/154203/imperial-settlers Undaunted Normandy – https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/268864/undaunted-normandy Undaunted 2200: Callisto – https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/401978/undaunted-2200-callisto SPONSORS Our podcast is proudly sponsored by Advent Games. Advent Games (http://www.adventgames.com.au/) are an Australian online board game store based in Sydney, NSW. Their core values are integrity, customer satisfaction, and providing a wide range of products including those hard-to-find board games. More Than Meeples is an Australian retail and online game store based in Brisbane, QLD. They have been strong supporters of, not only our Brisbane Game Days, but the broader Brisbane community. https://morethanmeeples.com.au/ PATREON Hey there, BBQ fans! Guess what? We’ve got a Patreon! By joining, you’ll unlock exclusive content, gain access to a members-only section of our Discord where you can help shape the show, and so much more. Plus, your support will help us grow and bring some awesome new projects to life in 2024. At the Board Game BBQ Podcast, we’re passionate about what we do and promise to keep the fun and shenanigans rolling. We’re so grateful for your support! Joining our Patreon is totally optional, and we ask that you don’t contribute if it’ll cause financial stress. But if you’d like to chip in from just USD$5 a month, click the link to check out our Patreon page. Thanks a million for being amazing! We’re committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive community, and you all make it special. See you at the BBQ!! https://www.patreon.com/BoardGameBBQ SOCIALS Support the podcast and join the community! https://linktr.ee/BoardGameBBQ…

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Episode 320: The Lord of the Rings: Duel for Middle-earth, BUS 1:41:01

15 weeks назад1:41:01

1:41:01

In this episode, Dana takes the host seat, joined by Adrian and Lauren, as they share their highlights from the latest Brisbane Game Day ! The trio dives into the vibrant atmosphere, heartfelt gratitude for the incredible volunteers, and a huge thank-you to the amazing community who made the event unforgettable. They also discuss the smorgasbord of games they played during the event, sharing stories, strategies, and laughter from the tables. Tune in for their insights on standout titles and memorable moments. Sizzling Games: Dana dives into the world of Middle-earth with The Lord of the Rings: Duel for Middle-earth, sharing her love for its epic duels and thematic gameplay. Lauren revisits a modern classic with Bus, reflecting on its brain-burning decisions and timeless design. With Adrian chiming in about his favorite Japanese games and his adventures in trying out new mechanics, this episode is packed with fun banter, thoughtful game talk, and plenty of laughs. Whether you joined us at Brisbane Game Day or want to hear about some exciting games, Episode 320 is the perfect listen! Sizzling games are The Lord of the Rings: Duel for Middle-earth (00:53:30) Bus (01:06:01) APPLE PODCAST REVIEWS HERE ----🡪 Please leave us a review or just a star rating on apple podcasts it really does help us a lot Check out our Eventbrite page for all of our upcoming Game Days: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/o/board-game-bbq-32833304483 **SPONSORS** Our podcast is proudly sponsored by Advent Games ( http://www.adventgames.com.au/ ) are an Australian online board game store based in Sydney, NSW. Their core values are integrity, customer satisfaction, and providing a wide range of products including those hard-to-find board games. Tableflippers ( https://thetableflippers.com.au/ ) Our goal is to make your experience as easy and rewarding as possible. Here’s how it all works: after choosing your style of table, you select the size, wood type & finish, play surface and extras. We will then hand-make your table to your chosen specifications at our workshop. Happy table flipping! **PATREON** Yes, that's right. We have a Patreon. By becoming a Patreon member you will receive exclusive content, have access to a members only section of our discord where you can contribute to the content of the show, and much more. Your Patreon support will also allow us to expand the podcast and deliver some exciting upcoming projects that we have planned for 2022. Our team at the Board Game BBQ Podcast love what we do and will continue to deliver the same shenanigans that you have come to expect from us, and we are already incredibly grateful and humbled by all of your support. Being a member of the Patreon is by no means an obligation and please do not support the Patreon if it will it cause you financial hardship in any way. But if you would like to support us from as little as USD$5 a month please click the link and head to the Patreon page. Thanks again for all of your continued support. We work hard to create a welcoming and inclusive community and you are all awesome. See you at the BBQ!! Patreon link: https://www.patreon.com/BoardGameBBQ **SOCIALS** Support the podcast and join the community! https://linktr.ee/BoardGameBBQ…

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Episode 319: Special Guest Carl Van Ostrand 1:41:01

16 weeks назад1:41:01

1:41:01

Get ready to dive into the latest episode as Adrian and Conor (our beloved Donkey and Shrek duo) are joined by the one and only Carl Van Ostrand for a lively, laughter-packed episode! In this Episode: Conor dives into “Conservas” – Conor brings us some canned goodness with Conservas , a game inspired by the culinary world of Portuguese tinned fish. Who knew sardines could be so strategic? But it’s not just fishy puns and packaging – this game is a deep dive into unique set collection with a side of savory strategy. Adrian takes us to “Windmill Valley” – Adrian introduces us to Windmill Valley , a whimsical, pastoral escape that combines the scenic beauty of countryside villages with relaxing resource management. Carl brings the ocean to the table with “Kelp” – Carl shares insights on Kelp , an immersive and atmospheric game where players navigate the undersea world. Think survival meets symbiosis as you explore marine mysteries, form alliances with underwater creatures, and strategize to thrive in a beautifully crafted ecosystem. Tune in for all the laughs, banter, and maybe even a little bit of singing (we see you, Donkey). Don’t miss this episode if you’re curious about coastal adventures, curious card games, or just love hearing Conor and Adrian’s dynamic Shrek-and-Donkey energy! Carl Van Ostrand Episode 138 Board Game BBQ podcast apple and podbean Sizzling games are Windmill Valley (00:42:30) Conservas (00:49:45) Kelp (01:02:01) APPLE PODCAST REVIEWS HERE ----🡪 Please leave us a review or just a star rating on apple podcasts it really does help us a lot Check out our Eventbrite page for all of our upcoming Game Days: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/o/board-game-bbq-32833304483 **SPONSORS** Our podcast is proudly sponsored by Advent Games ( http://www.adventgames.com.au/ ) are an Australian online board game store based in Sydney, NSW. Their core values are integrity, customer satisfaction, and providing a wide range of products including those hard-to-find board games. Tableflippers ( https://thetableflippers.com.au/ ) Our goal is to make your experience as easy and rewarding as possible. Here’s how it all works: after choosing your style of table, you select the size, wood type & finish, play surface and extras. We will then hand-make your table to your chosen specifications at our workshop. Happy table flipping! **PATREON** Yes, that's right. We have a Patreon. By becoming a Patreon member you will receive exclusive content, have access to a members only section of our discord where you can contribute to the content of the show, and much more. Your Patreon support will also allow us to expand the podcast and deliver some exciting upcoming projects that we have planned for 2022. Our team at the Board Game BBQ Podcast love what we do and will continue to deliver the same shenanigans that you have come to expect from us, and we are already incredibly grateful and humbled by all of your support. Being a member of the Patreon is by no means an obligation and please do not support the Patreon if it will it cause you financial hardship in any way. But if you would like to support us from as little as USD$5 a month please click the link and head to the Patreon page. Thanks again for all of your continued support. We work hard to create a welcoming and inclusive community and you are all awesome. See you at the BBQ!! Patreon link: https://www.patreon.com/BoardGameBBQ **SOCIALS** Support the podcast and join the community! https://linktr.ee/BoardGameBBQ…

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Episode 318: Blockbuster, Courtisans, The Vale of Eternity 1:24:33

17 weeks назад1:24:33

1:24:33

This week, Dana, Lauren and Joe run through the their gaming highs and lows over the past few weeks following on from PAX and local game days. Joe takes a break from Overwatch 2 to tell us about avoiding a fall from grace in Courtisans. Lauren has been answering movie trivia questions badly in Blockbuster. Dana has been taming beasts, though not her own, to create the best minions in The Vale of Eternity. They also share the community responses from last week's Question of the Pod, share their gripes with this week's question, and get fired up for the coming week! New Question of the Pod: How do you manage a board game slump? Timestamps: Sizzling Games: Blockbuster [0:35:30] Courtisans [0:42:27] The Vale of Eternity [0:49:29] Question of the Pod: [1:01:54] Fired Up: [1:17:50] Check out our Eventbrite page for all of our upcoming Game Days: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/o/board-game-bbq-32833304483 Has this episode left you with a thirst for more? Here are all of the games that we discussed: Nyet! - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/1107/nyet Cheers to the Governor - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/404048/cheers-to-the-governor Curses - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/5298/curses Seas of Strife - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/225482/seas-of-strife Pixies - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/411875/pixies Things in Rings - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/408547/things-in-rings Landmarks - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/421374/landmarks Paranormal Detectives - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/280136/paranormal-detectives Blockbuster - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/272438/blockbuster Courtisans - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/402283/courtisans The Vale of Eternity - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/385529/the-vale-of-eternity Ultimate Voyage - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/380782/ultimate-voyage Pictures - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/284108/pictures Five Tribes - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/157354/five-tribes-the-djinns-of-naqala Fantasy Realms - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/223040/fantasy-realms SPONSORS Our podcast is proudly sponsored by Advent Games. Advent Games (http://www.adventgames.com.au/) are an Australian online board game store based in Sydney, NSW. Their core values are integrity, customer satisfaction, and providing a wide range of products including those hard-to-find board games. More Than Meeples is an Australian retail and online game store based in Brisbane, QLD. They have been strong supporters of, not only our Brisbane Game Days, but the broader Brisbane community. https://morethanmeeples.com.au/ PATREON Hey there, BBQ fans! Guess what? We’ve got a Patreon! By joining, you’ll unlock exclusive content, gain access to a members-only section of our Discord where you can help shape the show, and so much more. Plus, your support will help us grow and bring some awesome new projects to life in 2024. At the Board Game BBQ Podcast, we’re passionate about what we do and promise to keep the fun and shenanigans rolling. We’re so grateful for your support! Joining our Patreon is totally optional, and we ask that you don’t contribute if it’ll cause financial stress. But if you’d like to chip in from just USD$5 a month, click the link to check out our Patreon page. Thanks a million for being amazing! We’re committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive community, and you all make it special. See you at the BBQ!! https://www.patreon.com/BoardGameBBQ SOCIALS Support the podcast and join the community! https://linktr.ee/BoardGameBBQ…

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Episode 317: Circadians: Chaos Order, Maki Master 1:37:20

18 weeks назад1:37:20

1:37:20

Join Conor, Adrian and Dan as they recap their past week of gaming which includes cooperative deduction, burying bodies, and a touch of spellcasting. In Sizzling Games, Adrian has been fighting factions for favour, Dan has been switching sashimi for some sushi selections, and Conor heralds his hectic Halloween happenings. They also share the community responses from last week's Question of the Pod, share their gripes with this week's question, and get fired up for the coming week! New Question of the Pod: What game outstays its welcome at max player count, and why? Sizzling Games: Circadians: Chaos Order [38:25] Maki Master [52:34] Conor's latest DnD adventure [1:00:25] Question of the Pod: [1:14:32] Fired Up: [1:29:48] Check out our Eventbrite page for all of our upcoming Game Days: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/o/board-game-bbq-32833304483 Has this episode left you with a thirst for more? Here are all of the games that we discussed: The Shipwreck Arcana (2017) Lords of Vegas (2024) Harry Potter: Hogwarts Battle (2016) The Bloody Inn (2015) Peas (2023) NanaToriDori (2023) Circadians: Chaos Order (2022) Maki Master (2024) **SPONSORS** Our podcast is proudly sponsored by Advent Games. Advent Games are an Australian online board game store based in Sydney, NSW. Their core values are integrity, customer satisfaction, and providing a wide range of products including those hard-to-find board games. More Than Meeples is an Australian retail and online game store based in Brisbane, QLD. They have been strong supporters of, not only our Brisbane Game Days, but the broader Brisbane community. Check them out at https://morethanmeeples.com.au/ **PATREON** Hey there, BBQ fans! Guess what? We’ve got a Patreon! By joining, you’ll unlock exclusive content, gain access to a members-only section of our Discord where you can help shape the show, and so much more. Plus, your support will help us grow and bring some awesome new projects to life in 2024. At the Board Game BBQ Podcast, we’re passionate about what we do and promise to keep the fun and shenanigans rolling. We’re so grateful for your support! Joining our Patreon is totally optional, and we ask that you don’t contribute if it’ll cause financial stress. But if you’d like to chip in from just USD$5 a month, click the link to check out our Patreon page. Thanks a million for being amazing! We’re committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive community, and you all make it special. See you at the BBQ!! https://www.patreon.com/BoardGameBBQ **SOCIALS** Support the podcast and join the community! https://linktr.ee/BoardGameBBQ…

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Episode 316: : Dead Cells, Tropical, Landmarks 1:46:37

19 weeks назад1:46:37

1:46:37

In this week’s episode, Mitch, Conor and Dana continue to reminisce about PAX, in particular the food, the games and the people they met. Conor is enamoured with his purchase and subsequent play of Dead Cells in a monster solo session. Mitch is still feeling surprisingly upbeat after his defeat at one of the hit prototype games at PAX, Tropical. Meanwhile, Dana is desperately trying to get off the island wondering what on earth, the Pope and Oysters have in common, in Landmarks They also recap last week's Question of the Pod, all before sharing some news as to what's got them fired up - Mitch in particular! New Question of the Pod: What games make you feel dumb and why? Sizzling Games: Dead Cells [51:54] Tropical [01:04:17] Landmarks [01:11:04] Question of the Pod: [01:25:09] Fired Up: [01:39:06] Check out our Eventbrite page for all of our upcoming Game Days: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/o/board-game-bbq-32833304483 Has this episode left you with a thirst for more? Here are all of the games that we discussed: Altered - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/397393/altered Monikers - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/156546/monikers Unconscious Mind- https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/329500/unconscious-mind Comic Hunters https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/322616/comic-hunters Bristol 1350 - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/308989/bristol-1350 Disney Lorcana - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/369646/disney-lorcana SPONSORS Our podcast is proudly sponsored by Advent Games and More Than Meeples Advent Games is an Australian online board game store based in Sydney, NSW. http://www.adventgames.com.au/ More Than Meeples is an Australian retail and online game store based in Brisbane, QLD. https://morethanmeeples.com.au/ PATREON Hey there, BBQ fans! Guess what? We’ve got a Patreon! By joining, you’ll unlock exclusive content, gain access to a members-only section of our Discord where you can help shape the show, and so much more. Plus, your support will help us grow and bring some awesome new projects to life in 2024. At the Board Game BBQ Podcast, we’re passionate about what we do and promise to keep the fun and shenanigans rolling. We’re so grateful for your support! Joining our Patreon is totally optional, and we ask that you don’t contribute if it’ll cause financial stress. But if you’d like to chip in from just USD$5 a month, click the link to check out our Patreon page. Thanks a million for being amazing! We’re committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive community, and you all make it special. See you at the BBQ!! https://www.patreon.com/BoardGameBBQ SOCIALS Support the podcast and join the community! https://linktr.ee/BoardGameBBQ https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-board-game-bbq-podcast/id1515192971 https://open.spotify.com/show/4VZjYJV1E3AWND62urWlP9 #boardgamebbq #bgg #boardgamegeek #boardgames #bgbbqpodcast #boardgamesaustralia #boardgamers #boardgamesaddict #aussiegamer #boardgamesarefun #bgcommunity #gamenight #playmoreboardgames #tabletopgames #tabletoptime #gamereview #addictsnotexperts…

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Episode 315: PAX Australia 2024 1:05:43

20 weeks назад1:05:43