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We're your hosts, Emerson & Emily, a husband and wife team who believe victory points are a love language and every game table needs its own sausage dog tie-breaker. Here, we share reviews, hot takes, game night stories, & the ups and downs of life around the board game table.
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S2E15 Ep. 15 In the Name of Organization: Folded Space
This week’s episode is all about Folded Space inserts and how much of a difference they can make at the table. We talk through how they impact setup, gameplay, and teardown, plus which games really…
Ep. 14 Dancing in the Forest: Emberleaf
This week, we review Emberleaf and talk about why this cozy woodland game stood out to us. First, we spill the beans with Bean and chat about a few current events in the hobby. Then, we talk…
Ep. 13 Deduction Done Differently: Veiled Fate
This week, we review the stunning deduction game Veiled Fate, no accusations required. We kick things off by asking which games look amazing but totally flop at the table, then dive into why this one…
Ep. 12 Why We Do What We Do
This week, we fully embrace the chaos and talk about why we do what we do. We share how Royal Dachshund Games came to be, why podcasting lets us finally have endless board game conversations without…
Ep. 11 The Cost of Convenience: AI in Board Gaming
Does AI have a place in the board gaming hobby? In this episode, we dig into the pros and cons of AI’s growing influence- from game design and generated art, to its impact on artists and the…
Ep. 10 A Question of Balance: Iliad & Ichor
Are price hikes and “fake” discounts becoming the new normal? We kick off today’s episode by calling out misleading sales and debating whether holiday deals actually save you money anymore— or just…
Ep. 9 Climbing to the Top: Santorini
In this episode, we take a deep dive into Santorini (2nd Edition), the elegant, abstract strategy game that pairs simple rules with deep, tactical decision-making. We discuss some of the matches we…
Ep. 8 Spiel Essen Gave Us FOMO
Spiel Essen 2025 hit hard… and so did our FOMO. In this episode, we break down everything we assume went down in Germany this year, share the standout titles that had us drooling from afar, and make…
Ep. 7 Draft or Get Drenched: Kalypso
In this episode, we discuss Kalypso, a survival focused tile-drafting game wrapped in gorgeous, atmospheric art. We explore how its holdfast system is either a successful risk or an epic fail, why…
Ep. 6 Tianxia
If you’ve ever wanted a game to judge your multitasking skills, Tianxia has officially entered the chat. We explore how its action timing, resource webs, and layered scoring tracks create meaningful…
Ep. 5 Twinkle Twinkle w/ Expansions
We’re taking our turns among the stars in this celestial episode! Twinkle Twinkle (and its How I Wonder & Extraterrestrials mini expansions) brings open drafting, clever turn order decisions, and…
Ep. 4 Through the Desert w/ Bazaar Expansion
Saddle up your camels— we’re heading Through the Desert! We take a close look at the original game plus the Bazaar expansion to see how the new content shakes things up. We also compare the Allplay…
Ep. 3 Oldies but Goodies!
Not every game has to be new to be great! In this episode, we chat about titles that have proven their staying power, explore what earns a game its rightful place in a collection, and even dream…
Ep. 2 Go-To Gateway
There’s a whole world of board gaming beyond Monopoly and Battleship—and we’re here to help you explore it! In this episode, we share our go-to gateway games: the ones that are easy to teach, fun to…
Ep. 1 What got us hooked?
Welcome to the first episode of RDG Tabletalk! You might know us from Instagram as Royal Dachshund Games, but now we’re taking our love of board gaming beyond the grid and into your earbuds. In this…
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RDG Tabletalk has published 15 episodes since October 2025, covering topics in Games, Hobbies.
RDG Tabletalk is currently highly active with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 54m.
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