The Board Game BBQ Podcast
A Podcast about Board Games, brought to you by a group of gamers based in Australia. We are not experts, but certainly addicts!
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Tuesday Sep 09, 2025
Tuesday Sep 09, 2025
In this episode Banana, Adrian and Joe are chatting about what’s been hitting the table.
Adrian, has been exploring Etherstone but can’t stop talking about another game entirely. Banana is still wondering how to make a zombie look enthusiastic in Caution Signs. Meanwhile Joe is finding joy in creating amphibian high-rises in Frog Tower.
All this and a few laughs, so enjoy!
Sizzling Games:
Frog Tower: [37:12]
Endeavor: Deep Sea: [42:18]
Question of the Pod Recap: [54:54]
New Question of the Pod: [1:05:55]
Fired Up: [1:15:22]
New Question of the Pod: What hot new game are you excited to play and why?
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:
Panda Spin: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/417323/panda-spin
Quattro Trick-Taking: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/430921/quattro-trick-taking
Etherstone: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/412086/etherstone
Res Arcana: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/262712/res-arcana
Critter Ktichen: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/393429/critter-kitchen
Ransom Notes: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/349812/ransom-notes
Caution Signs: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/407805/caution-signs
Frog Tower: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/420901/kaerutawa-frog-tower
Endeavor: Deep Sea: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/367966/endeavor-deep-sea
Fleet the Dice Game: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/245961/fleet-the-dice-game
Three Sisters: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/291845/three-sisters
White Castle: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/371942/the-white-castle
Teotihuacan: City of Gods: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/229853/teotihuacan-city-of-gods
Quacks: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/244521/quacks
Rebel Princess: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/381249/rebel-princess
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 2025.
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
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Tuesday Aug 26, 2025
Tuesday Aug 26, 2025
In this episode the three bearded folk - Conor, Jules and Joe are getting into mischief. Joe has got a thing for sexy horses in Snowcrest. Meanwhile, Conor has had some dentistry issues, or a toothache, or something like that, with Gloomhaven: Digital Edition. Jules is living his best life exploring a planet, and thankfully doing more than just ‘aimlessly engaging with things’ in Vantage.
All this and more, so you’d better have your purchase pen ready!
Sizzling Games:
Snowcrest: [42:07]
Gloomhaven Digital Edition: [52:13]
Vantage: [1:03:00]
Question of the Pod Recap: [1:19:34]
New Question of the Pod: [1:25:25]
Fired Up: [1:32:00]
New Question of the Pod: What hot new game are you excited to play and why?
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:
Honey Buzz: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/284742/honey-buzz
Netrunner: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/124742/android-netrunner
Schadenfreude: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/324711/schadenfreude
Happy Mochi : https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/438481/happy-mochi
Orbit: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/429767/orbit
Nunatak: Temple of Ice: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/383158/nunatak-temple-of-ice
Massive Darkness 2: https://boardgamegeek.com/image/7497066/massive-darkness-2-heavenfall
Pillars of Fate: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/440941/pillars-of-fate
Gloomhaven Digital Ed: https://store.steampowered.com/app/780290/Gloomhaven/
Vantage: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/420033/vantage
Snowcrest: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/385437/snowcrest
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 2025.
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
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Tuesday Aug 12, 2025
Tuesday Aug 12, 2025
Episode 341 – Post-Play Con Catch-up: Gen Con, Ladies’ Gaming Weekend & Mic Chaos
In a post-Play Con world, the BBQ crew is back behind the mics — well, most of the mics. Jules shares tales from his big trip to Gen Con, Dana recounts her epic ladies’ weekend away full of board games, and Adrian… well, let’s just say his microphone wasn’t having a good day. Blame him for any dodgy audio — we sure are.
This week’s sizzling games:
Dana – Wondrous Creatures
Jules – Wroth
Adrian – The Castles of Burgundy
🎲 Whether you love convention stories, new game chatter, or laughing at Adrian’s tech troubles, Episode 341 has you covered.
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Tuesday Jul 29, 2025
Tuesday Jul 29, 2025
We apologise for some minor sound quality issues this week. We hope you enjoy the pod all the same!
This week join Conor, Lauren and Dana as they discuss their Play Con 2025 highlights, including TTRPGs, big group games and some hot new releases. Conor has been throwing it back playing a game painted so beautifully that all other games are ruined for him, with Foundations of Rome. Lauren is casting aside life, youth, and rest, in her new quest for the eternal - glory! with Eternal Decks. Dana has been the one yelling 'Go Mum!' and has bet her bottom dollar that this was the game of the con, with Hot Streak. We also cover some major gaming news, question of the pod, and round it out with what has us fired up! Timestamps:What we’ve been playing [0:05:11]Foundations of Rome [0:37:40]Eternal Decks [0:43:22]Hot Streak [0:50:42]Question of the Pod [1:07:43]Fired up [1:23:17]This week's Question of the Pod: How do you deal with the post-convention blues?Has this episode left you with a thirst for more? Here are all the games that we discussed:
QE Commodities Expansion - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/360699/qe-commodities Fate of the Fellowship - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/436217/the-lord-of-the-rings-fate-of-the-fellowship Pergola - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/424573/pergola Meadow - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/314491/meadow Ito - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/327778/ito The Vibe - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/426692/the-vibe Guards of Atlantis II - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/267609/guards-of-atlantis-ii Fishing - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/419195/fishing Pitch Car - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/150/pitchcar Foundations of Rome - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/284189/foundations-of-rome Eternal Decks - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/424981/eternal-decks Hot Streak - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/446497/hot-streak
PODCAST 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.
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! But if you’d like to chip in from just USD$5 a month, click the link to check out our Patreon page.
We’re committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive community, and you all make it special. https://www.patreon.com/BoardGameBBQ
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Tuesday Jul 15, 2025
Tuesday Jul 15, 2025
Episode 339 - Wellycon Adventures!
Joe and Adrian are back from an incredible trip to New Zealand where they hit up Wellycon, the biggest board gaming event in NZ! They talk about all the amazing games they played, the wonderful people they met, and the awesome Kiwi gaming community.
A massive shout out to the team at Garphill Games for being absolute legends and making them feel so welcome — and for showing off some seriously cool games. Also, a huge thank you to Badgers From Mars for hanging out and sharing their creative energy.
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Tune in to hear their highlights, some game chatter, travel stories, and plenty of laughs along the way.
Tuesday Jun 17, 2025
Tuesday Jun 17, 2025
Join Conor, Joe and Lauren and they discuss what has been hitting their tables and screens. Conor has gone absolutely rogue venturing off the table and into the digital space with Monster Train 2. Lauren enlightens the guys on her recent solo tower defence adventure with The Last Lighthouse. Joe has been playing a fun party game, no wait a really fun party game, no wait a game that dances and teaches itself and gives everyone free chocolate while they play - it’s Ito!That, plus the regular question of the pod and what has us fired up.Timestamps:What we’ve been playing [0:03:52]Monster Train 2 [0:43:48]The Last Lighthouse [0:53:50]Ito [0:59:29]Question of the Pod [1:08:05]Fired Up [1:20:20]Has this episode left you with a thirst for more? Here are all the games that we discussed:
Magic the Gathering – Final Fantasy - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/463/magic-the-gatheringDaybreak - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/334986/daybreakMage Knight - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/96848/mage-knight-board-gameIwari - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/270109/iwariA Nice Cuppa - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/408839/a-nice-cuppaTussie Mussie - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/257614/tussie-mussieAnomia X - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/225062/anomia-xMonikers - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/156546/monikersGhost Blitz - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/83195/ghost-blitzPowerline - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/367295/powerlineThat Escalated Quickly - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/410382/that-escalated-quicklyThe Last Lighthouse - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/378117/the-last-lighthouseIto - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/327778/ito
PODCAST 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/
PLAY CON SPONSORS
Behold Gameshttps://beholdgames.com.au/
Leder Gameshttps://ledergames.com/
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.
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! But if you’d like to chip in from just USD$5 a month, click the link to check out our Patreon page.
We’re committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive community, and you all make it special. https://www.patreon.com/BoardGameBBQ
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Tuesday Jun 03, 2025
Tuesday Jun 03, 2025
Join Adrian and Lauren as they get up close and personal, literally, and discuss games they have been playing that deserve a merry mention. Then they join together in a shared sizzle fresh off a play of the 2-player GMT release, A Gest of Robin Hood.That, plus the regular question of the pod and what has us fired up.Timestamps:
What we’ve been playing [02:30]A Gest of Robin Hood [30:48]Question of the Pod Recap [57:05]New Question of the Pod [1:00:17]Fired Up [1:07:25]New Question of the Pod: What are some of the barriers you’ve had to getting your games played, and what game was it?Check out our Eventbrite page for all of our upcoming Game Days: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/o/board-game-bbq-32833304483Has this episode left you with a thirst for more? Here are all of the games that we discussed:Circadians Chaos Order - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/329226/circadians-chaos-orderReady Set Bet - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/351040/ready-set-bet Gravity Superstar - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/254088/gravity-superstar Castles of Burgundy - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/84876/the-castles-of-burgundy No Thanks! - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/12942/no-thanks Flip 7 - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/420087/flip-7 Bear Raid - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/333981/bear-raidFlatiron - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/409693/flatironThe Anarchy - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/408637/the-anarchyA Gest of Robin Hood - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/338376/a-gest-of-robin-hood
PODCAST 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/
PLAY CON SPONSORS
Behold Gameshttps://beholdgames.com.au/
Leder Gameshttps://ledergames.com/
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.
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! But if you’d like to chip in from just USD$5 a month, click the link to check out our Patreon page.
We’re committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive community, and you all make it special. https://www.patreon.com/BoardGameBBQ
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Tuesday May 20, 2025
Tuesday May 20, 2025
In this episode, Jules, Adrian and Dana could be giddy from tiredness or there’s something in the water …
Jules has been experimenting with corded transport routes in the String Railway Collection. Adrian chats about his son’s continuing board game education with Pipeline. Meanwhile Banana is chuffed with a mega game at the Brisbane Game Day called Scissors, Paper, Rock … or wait …, is it rock, paper, scissors????
There are plenty of laughs and gaming goodness in this episode, so strap in!
Sizzling Game:
Honey Buzz: Fall Flavours: [43:51]
Question of the Pod Recap: [54:06]
New Question of the Pod: [1:04:06]
Fired Up: [1:13:35]
New Question of the Pod: What game has helped you bond with others, and why?
Check out Kim Brebach’s response from Good Games Publishing and his take on crowdfunding going forward. His response is in the comments here:
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1An49mDJbd/
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:
Unpublished:
Deathbed by Deon Chique @deviljuicegames
Published:
Pipeline https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/256730/pipeline
Trailblazers https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/352454/trailblazers
Circadians Chaos Order https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/329226/circadians-chaos-order
ITO https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/327778/ito
Seven Prophecies https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/260568/seven-prophecies
The String Railway Collection https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/391720/the-string-railway-collection
My Favourite Things https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/188530/my-favourite-things
Toy battle https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/434654/toy-battle
Telestrations https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/46213/telestrations
Honey Buzz: Fall Flavors https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/349725/honey-buzz-fall-flavors
PODCAST 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/
PLAY CON SPONSORS
Behold Games
https://beholdgames.com.au/
Leder Games
https://ledergames.com/
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 2025.
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
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Support the podcast and join the community!
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