Episodes 241
Avg. Duration 1h 26m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 4.2 (24)
Since Oct 2019
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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Every 2 Weeks
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A board game podcast by Dads, for Everyone - talking 18xx, Cube Rails, COIN, the Pax series, and Old Dusty Euros.

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TRICKY #20: BGG Spring 2026

Jun 09, 2026 1h 53m Transcript

Derek & Drew headed over to the DFW Airport to enjoy BGG Spring Con 2026! Listen in as we talk Cross Bronx Expressway, 1830, Euro Crisis, and many more! Enjoy the show!0:00 - Opening…

#152: James & Tim at Punchboard Paradise Con

May 25, 2026 1h 6m Transcript

James & Tim link up at Punchboard Paradise Con and talk all about some of their favorite plays of the weekend. The Old Prince, Wiz War, Rocky Ventures, UR 1830, Aquadukt, Liberty or Death,…

#151: Adam from The Cardboard Carnival

May 04, 2026 1h 6m Transcript

James is joined by Adam, one of our Hacendado patrons, and co-host of the new Cardboard Carnival podcast. Join us as we discuss Adam's unique experience starting a podcast with his young daughter.…

#150: Building a Game Group

Apr 19, 2026 1h 19m Transcript

James is joined for the first time by Jon as they talk all about building a game group. Impossible? Or are you just not trying hard enough. Hear their personal experiences and efforts to make a group…

#149: Next Level Kids Play w/ Joe!

Apr 06, 2026 1h 29m Transcript

Joe returns from a long hiatus to join James and talk all about gaming with his growing kids. Hear his thoughts on TCGs, Arcs, and a surprising face turn on Knizia? Also recent plays of 1841, Razzia,…

#148: Rise of the Abstracts

Mar 23, 2026 1h 49m Transcript

Finally, Abstracts get their day on Dads on a Map! Trenton & Cody join James to talk all about this often ignored genre - what these games bring to the table, what makes them special, and some of…

#147: Live from DoaMcoN Jr 2026

Mar 08, 2026 1h 8m Transcript

James & handful of DoaM friends gathered in the midwest for a small "Cabin Con" - listen in as attendees talk some of their favorite plays and experiences. You'll hear from a host of people about…

#146: DoaM Madness 2026

Feb 22, 2026 1h 3m

James & Derek bring you all 64 first round matchups from the upcoming DoaM Madness Tournament. See how DoaM's Top 128 games, chosen by the fans, fare against each other in a single elimination…

#145: Great Convention Games

Feb 08, 2026 1h 46m

James is joined by Derek as they jump head first into Board Game Con season by talking about what makes a great con game for them. What are our priorities and must haves at some of our favorite…

#144: Stellar Ventures & Satisfying Game Arcs

Jan 26, 2026 1h 46m

James is joined by Justin & Nahv of Tabletapas Games as they prepare for their Kickstarter launch of the new thematic economic game Stellar Ventures. We'll chat about the origin of their company,…

#143: All About Auctions

Jan 11, 2026 1h 42m

Auctions! James is joined by Chris to explore one of our favorite mechanics in board games. What is it that auctions do that really help to elevate the board game experience for us and what are some…

#142: 2025 End of Year Wrap Up

Dec 28, 2025 1h 15m

Wrap up the year with James, Tim, Dylan, and Derek as we take a look back at 2025. Our favorite new-to-us games, our top game of 2025, the 1 play that rose above all the rest, and our gaming…

#141: BGG Con 2025

Dec 15, 2025 2h 2m

Fresh off their time at BGG Con, RJ & Drew join James on the show to talk about their wild array of dusty, feisty, sometimes wacky and weird plays from their week in Dallas, Texas. Recent plays…

#140: Hurts So Good

Dec 02, 2025 1h 9m

All aboard the pain train! James is joined by Tim as they talk about the bad beats, bad vibes, and bad intentions that can lead to some of the best moments in all of gaming. Do you like "mean games?"…

#139: Fill 'er Up

Nov 17, 2025 1h 45m

James is joined by Dylan as we discuss the board game filler and it's role in our gaming collection and game days. What makes a good filler and what are some of our favorites for different…

#138: Blood on the Clocktower

Nov 02, 2025 1h 36m

Brandon joins James as the guys take a deeper look into the surprise hit of DoaMcoN this past year - Blood on the Clocktower. Including a briefing on what it is, what it isn't, the role of the…

#137: DoaM Top 20 Episode (2025 Edition)

Oct 20, 2025 1h 54m

Another year of Dads on a Map kicks off with our annual Top 20 Episode. James is joined by Derek as they run down their personal current Top 20 as well as the DoaM Community list, with input from…

#136: Live from DoaMcoN V

Sep 08, 2025 1h 28m

We're all home from DoaMcoN V, another successful convention for the Dads on a Map community. Listen in to some live recordings from the event, and James will put a bow on things at the end with his…

#135: DoaMcoN Top 10 Must Plays (The Final Countdown)

Aug 24, 2025 1h 19m

It's the final countdown to DoaMcoN V. Kunk joins James on the show to run down our personal Top 10 Must Play Games at the con, and to speedrun through the community's lists as well. We'll also talk…

#134: Burning Out Online

Aug 11, 2025 1h 17m

For years DoaM has endorsed playing online to get your fix, but what happens when you go too hard and ruin those online games for your real life experience? Vincent joins James on the show as they…

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