In episode 135 Craig, Matt, and Derek talk about lifestyle games, and Craig talks about some "GenCon Releases". It's a hoot...?

In episode 135 Craig, Matt, and Derek talk about lifestyle games, and Craig talks about some "GenCon Releases". It's a hoot...?

Episode 135: The Same Five Games

Craig Con 2020 has officially ended and Craig flies solo with a wrap-up

Craig Con 2020 has officially ended and Craig flies solo with a wrap-up

Craig Con Day 4: That's a Wrap!

It's the third day of Craig Con and Craig is joined by Erin and Derek to talk about a ton of games. All the games, one would say!

It's the third day of Craig Con and Craig is joined by Erin and Derek to talk about a ton of games. All the games, one would say!

Craig Con Day 3: Throw Them Off the Balcony!

Erin, Derek, and Matt talk about games! I guess Craig is there too,or something, even though his talk is mainly nonsense.

Erin, Derek, and Matt talk about games! I guess Craig is there too,or something, even though his talk is mainly nonsense.

Craig Con Day 2: Let Them Eat Ice Cream!

Its the First day of Craig Con and Craig is joined by Derek and Matt FROM HIS HOUSE! Games were played, fun was had, Craig rage quit a game! Tune in for details!

Its the First day of Craig Con and Craig is joined by Derek and Matt FROM HIS HOUSE! Games were played, fun was had, Craig rage quit a game! Tune in for details!

Craig Con 2020 Day 1: Push Your Luck!

Matt and Derek are here, but Craig takes the lead as he had two successful, and masked, game days. Lots of games, including a spiel nom are discussed.

Matt and Derek are here, but Craig takes the lead as he had two successful, and masked, game days. Lots of games, including a spiel nom are discussed.

Episode 134: Craig Does, In Fact, Play Other Games

In this episode of the New ones, Craig talks about Lanterns The Dice Game, Mr. Cabbagehead's Garden, Hex Roller, Imperial Settlers: Empires of the North, and Carnival of Monsters.

In this episode of the New ones, Craig talks about Lanterns The Dice Game, Mr. Cabbagehead's Garden, Hex Roller, Imperial Settlers: Empires of the North, and Carnival of Monsters.

The New Ones 126-130

Erin's back! Have you missed her? We sure have. Craig and Erin catch up on everything they've played together since April.

Erin's back! Have you missed her? We sure have. Craig and Erin catch up on everything they've played together since April.

Episode 133: Four Months of Catch-Up

In this episode of The New Ones, Craig talk about Glen More 2: Chronicles, Heroes of Terrinoth, Champions of Midgard, Timeline Challenge, and LAMA.

In this episode of The New Ones, Craig talk about Glen More 2: Chronicles, Heroes of Terrinoth, Champions of Midgard, Timeline Challenge, and LAMA.

The New Ones 121-125

In the 132nd episode of the show, Matt and Derek take lead as Craig forgot to play any games. Craig is there, but you wouldn't know it.

In the 132nd episode of the show, Matt and Derek take lead as Craig forgot to play any games. Craig is there, but you wouldn't know it.

Episode 132: Sleeping Through Lacerda

Our love of all things game related, lovingly dumped into your earholes.Board game reviews, Fanboy hype, and rants about cardstock. Follow us on twitter @Botchgames. Ask us our opinions on something you want to hear about.

I love the dialogue in the family segment. It is awesome to hear how a family can have such varying immersion in the hobby, yet still have fun talking about the games they play and the positive impact they have on their family.

Excellent Chemistry

So glad I stumbled across this great podcast. I really enjoy the format and the reviews are great.

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Botch Games Podcast

In this, the one hundred and twelfth EVER episode of the Botch Games Podcast, we recap Origins 2019! Craig is joined by a slew of people to talk about the sights, the sounds, the food, and the games of this years Origins Game Fair. Guests include, Tyler Marks, Patrick Hillier, Eric Buscemi, Matt Halstad, and Chris Copac. Stay hydrated because this episode breaks the time barrier!

In this, the one hundred and twelfth EVER episode of the Botch Games Podcast, we recap Origins 2019! Craig is joined by a slew of people to talk about the sights, the sounds, the food, and the games of this years Origins Game Fair. Guests include, Tyler Marks, Patrick Hillier, Eric Buscemi, Matt Halstad, and Chris Copac. Stay hydrated because this episode breaks the time barrier!

Episode 112: The XL Origins Recap Episode

In this episode of the show, Craig is joined by Tyler to talk about the fun things to do at Origins game fair, and then Chris Copac stops by to talk about all the games he and Craig are looking forward to at the show! Hope to see you there!

In this episode of the show, Craig is joined by Tyler to talk about the fun things to do at Origins game fair, and then Chris Copac stops by to talk about all the games he and Craig are looking forward to at the show! Hope to see you there!

Episode 111: The 2019 Origins Preview Show

In this episode of The New Ones, Craig talk about The Quacks of Quedlinberg, Ganz Schon Clever, Welcome To..., Downforce, and Snail Sprint

In this episode of The New Ones, Craig talk about The Quacks of Quedlinberg, Ganz Schon Clever, Welcome To..., Downforce, and Snail Sprint

The New Ones 81-85

We've made it three whole years! Hooray! In this episode, Craig is joined by the family to talk  about their plays and then answer some listener questions for our anniversary! In the third segment, Craig is joined by the two most important women in his life, Erin and his Mom to talk about their gaming histories and how they were drug into hobby games kicking and screaming.  Show Times: Intro: 0:16 Family Played Segment: 5:58 The Third Segment with Erin and Mom: 39:59 Wrap-Up: 1:07:58 PBM Stinger: 1:11:15

We've made it three whole years! Hooray! In this episode, Craig is joined by the family to talk  about their plays and then answer some listener questions for our anniversary! In the third segment, Craig is joined by the two most important women in his life, Erin and his Mom to talk about their gaming histories and how they were drug into hobby games kicking and screaming.  Show Times: Intro: 0:16 Family Played Segment: 5:58 The Third Segment with Erin and Mom: 39:59 Wrap-Up: 1:07:58 PBM Stinger: 1:11:15

Episode 81: Our Three Year Anniversary!

Kimberly Revia

Ruth Boyack

The 80th episode of the podcast is a weird one. My family has disappeared and I don't know where they went. Please, someone find them and make them play games with me. Seriously though, we haven't played games in over two weeks, so Erin and Tyler get a recording reprieve. For guests, though, Craig is joined by Kimberly Revia from The Cubist and Granite Game Summit and Ruth Boyack from the 5 By Games Podcast. In their chat, the three of them discuss building your own con and the work that goes into it being a successful venture. If you've ever wanted to have your own gig, at home or elsewhere, tune in for the sweet deets.  Show Times:  Intro: 0:17 3rd Segment with Kimberly and Ruth: 4:16 Wrap-Up: 57:02 Punchboard Media Stinger: 59:37 

The 80th episode of the podcast is a weird one. My family has disappeared and I don't know where they went. Please, someone find them and make them play games with me. Seriously though, we haven't played games in over two weeks, so Erin and Tyler get a recording reprieve. For guests, though, Craig is joined by Kimberly Revia from The Cubist and Granite Game Summit and Ruth Boyack from the 5 By Games Podcast. In their chat, the three of them discuss building your own con and the work that goes into it being a successful venture. If you've ever wanted to have your own gig, at home or elsewhere, tune in for the sweet deets.  Show Times:  Intro: 0:17 3rd Segment with Kimberly and Ruth: 4:16 Wrap-Up: 57:02 Punchboard Media Stinger: 59:37

Episode 80: If You Build It They Will Come (ft. Kimberly Revia and Ruth Boyack)

It's episode 88 of the show, and it's bittersweet. On the good side, Craig hit release day. On the bad side, each segment only has half the guests. On the good side, the show is a more manageable listening time. On the bad side, no... I think that's it. So a check in the win column, I suppose! In this episode, Craig is joined by Erin in the family segment to talk about their plays and then in the third segment, Derek stops by to talk about necessary and unnecessary expansions prompted by a listener question. It's a good one, so don't skip it (unless you're a Tyler or Matt fanboy, I guess). Show Times: Intro: 0:15 Family Segment: 3:27 Third Segment with Derek Davis: 27:03 Wrap-Up: 1:04:53 PBM Stinger: 1:08:15

It's episode 88 of the show, and it's bittersweet. On the good side, Craig hit release day. On the bad side, each segment only has half the guests. On the good side, the show is a more manageable listening time. On the bad side, no... I think that's it. So a check in the win column, I suppose! In this episode, Craig is joined by Erin in the family segment to talk about their plays and then in the third segment, Derek stops by to talk about necessary and unnecessary expansions prompted by a listener question. It's a good one, so don't skip it (unless you're a Tyler or Matt fanboy, I guess). Show Times: Intro: 0:15 Family Segment: 3:27 Third Segment with Derek Davis: 27:03 Wrap-Up: 1:04:53 PBM Stinger: 1:08:15

Episode 88: Half the Guests, Half the Fun

Welcome to episode 96, where the segments are made up and the points don't matter. In this episode Craig is joined by Erin to talk about Altiplano and in the third segment Matt and Derek talk about Brass and Root respectively. I suppose Craig has some things to say as well, but we all know that's not why you keep coming back. Show Times:  Intro: 0:16 Family Segment: 2:51 Matt and Derek stop by: 16:28 Wrap Up: 1:10:35 Punchboard Media Stinger: 1:14:29

Welcome to episode 96, where the segments are made up and the points don't matter. In this episode Craig is joined by Erin to talk about Altiplano and in the third segment Matt and Derek talk about Brass and Root respectively. I suppose Craig has some things to say as well, but we all know that's not why you keep coming back. Show Times:  Intro: 0:16 Family Segment: 2:51 Matt and Derek stop by: 16:28 Wrap Up: 1:10:35 Punchboard Media Stinger: 1:14:29

Episode 96: I Think I Can Get Away With It

The holiday hiatus is over and we've made it to 2018! In this episode, the family carries on it's usual tradition of listing of their top 5 games they played in 2017. Surprise, surprise, Tyler is the only one who followed the rules to a T. In the third segment, Craig is joined once again by PBM head honcho, Eric Buscemi, to talk about some rolepaying tweets from their recent feeds, and how to best fudge a dice roll. It's a great show and we hope everyone is having a wonderful New Year!  Show Times: Intro: 0:17 Family Segment: 8:38 Third Segment with Eric Buscemi: 52:18 Wrap-Up: 1:25:27 Punchboard Media Stinger: 1:29:20

The holiday hiatus is over and we've made it to 2018! In this episode, the family carries on it's usual tradition of listing of their top 5 games they played in 2017. Surprise, surprise, Tyler is the only one who followed the rules to a T. In the third segment, Craig is joined once again by PBM head honcho, Eric Buscemi, to talk about some rolepaying tweets from their recent feeds, and how to best fudge a dice roll. It's a great show and we hope everyone is having a wonderful New Year!  Show Times: Intro: 0:17 Family Segment: 8:38 Third Segment with Eric Buscemi: 52:18 Wrap-Up: 1:25:27 Punchboard Media Stinger: 1:29:20

Episode 82: Guess Who's Back, Back Again

Did you miss these regular episodes? The number of downloads sure say that you did. So here's Episode 95, lappy is fixed and we're back at full strength and ready to roll. Oh wait, no Derek this week.  Where have you gone, normalcy??  Ah well, it's still a great episode with a Craig Con recap from people that aren't Craig, and some chat about a few FFG Gen Con announcements. Enjoy!~ Show Times: In: 0:15 Chatting with the Fam: 1:09 The Infamous Third Segment: 29:10 Wrap-Up: 1:17:34 Punchboard Media Stinger: 1:21:05

Did you miss these regular episodes? The number of downloads sure say that you did. So here's Episode 95, lappy is fixed and we're back at full strength and ready to roll. Oh wait, no Derek this week.  Where have you gone, normalcy??  Ah well, it's still a great episode with a Craig Con recap from people that aren't Craig, and some chat about a few FFG Gen Con announcements. Enjoy!~ Show Times: In: 0:15 Chatting with the Fam: 1:09 The Infamous Third Segment: 29:10 Wrap-Up: 1:17:34 Punchboard Media Stinger: 1:21:05

Episode 95: The Episode Where I Finally Decide To Stop Using Episode Titles

Welcome back to this thing we call a podcast! It's the very special 84th episode which is the most podcasts we've ever put out! For serious though, in this episode Craig and the family chat about what games they've been playing before he forces them to come up with a family game challenge. It went over better than anyone could have expected. In the third segment Meghan Naxer stops by to chat about reestablishing a game group after moving across the country and setting up the perfect playlist for your game day. NOW GO, YE MIGHTY and download the episode or whatever... Show Times: Intro: 0:16 The Games the Family Played? 5:32 The Third Segment with Meghan Naxer: 25:54 Wrap-Up: 1:06:56 Punchboard Media Stinger: 1:09:14

Welcome back to this thing we call a podcast! It's the very special 84th episode which is the most podcasts we've ever put out! For serious though, in this episode Craig and the family chat about what games they've been playing before he forces them to come up with a family game challenge. It went over better than anyone could have expected. In the third segment Meghan Naxer stops by to chat about reestablishing a game group after moving across the country and setting up the perfect playlist for your game day. NOW GO, YE MIGHTY and download the episode or whatever... Show Times: Intro: 0:16 The Games the Family Played? 5:32 The Third Segment with Meghan Naxer: 25:54 Wrap-Up: 1:06:56 Punchboard Media Stinger: 1:09:14

Episode 84: What's In An Episode Title Anyways?

I did it. I survived it. I recorded about how I did it and how I survived it. There's also talk about games. Have at you.

I did it. I survived it. I recorded about how I did it and how I survived it. There's also talk about games. Have at you.

Craig Con Day 2 Wrap-up

Everyone, this is not a test, this is numbers 90-95 of the New 100. We've nearly made it. We'll finish before the ball drops...only to start again next year. Welcome to Sisyphean torture. IN THIS EPISODE, Craig talks about the five games in the title, which also happen to be the same games listed below in the show times list. Work it out! Show Times: Intro: 0:12 Space Race: 0:55 Adrenaline: 5:14 Rocky Road a la Mode: 8:28 The Exit Series: 12:26 CVlizations: 17:16 Wrap-Up: 22:00 Punchboard Media Stinger: 23:55

Everyone, this is not a test, this is numbers 90-95 of the New 100. We've nearly made it. We'll finish before the ball drops...only to start again next year. Welcome to Sisyphean torture. IN THIS EPISODE, Craig talks about the five games in the title, which also happen to be the same games listed below in the show times list. Work it out! Show Times: Intro: 0:12 Space Race: 0:55 Adrenaline: 5:14 Rocky Road a la Mode: 8:28 The Exit Series: 12:26 CVlizations: 17:16 Wrap-Up: 22:00 Punchboard Media Stinger: 23:55

The New 100: 90-95 (ft. Space Race, Adrenaline, Rocky Road a la Mode, Exit Games, CVlizations)

In this episode of the new ones, Craig talks about his plays of Ladder 29, Rising Sun, Ghosts of the Moor, Scott Pilgrim's Precious Little Card Game, and Clank Sunken Treasures. 

In this episode of the new ones, Craig talks about his plays of Ladder 29, Rising Sun, Ghosts of the Moor, Scott Pilgrim's Precious Little Card Game, and Clank Sunken Treasures.

The New Ones 46-50

Nolan Nasser

It's Episode 83! I bet you thought it would take more than two weeks to come out, didn't you? SUCKERS! I should have bet you money, even if it was a conflict of interest in a way, but still! I would have beaten you! In this SUPER ON TIME episode, Craig is joined by the family to hear Erin whine about legacy games, Tyler sneak in something about spagoot, and Craig works to convince Erin he isn't blaming her for hating legacy games. In the INFAMOUS Third Segment, Nolan Nasser stops by to talk about board game art and artists and talk about his new company, Deep Water Games and their upcoming release schedule. Nolan is a joy and you should all work hard to know him, for reals. See you next time, heroes! Wait, that's already taken... Show Times: Intro: 0:15 Family Segment: 7:13 Third Segment with Nolan Nasser: 30:19 The Business End: 1:02:01 Punchboard Media Stinger: 1:04:56

It's Episode 83! I bet you thought it would take more than two weeks to come out, didn't you? SUCKERS! I should have bet you money, even if it was a conflict of interest in a way, but still! I would have beaten you! In this SUPER ON TIME episode, Craig is joined by the family to hear Erin whine about legacy games, Tyler sneak in something about spagoot, and Craig works to convince Erin he isn't blaming her for hating legacy games. In the INFAMOUS Third Segment, Nolan Nasser stops by to talk about board game art and artists and talk about his new company, Deep Water Games and their upcoming release schedule. Nolan is a joy and you should all work hard to know him, for reals. See you next time, heroes! Wait, that's already taken... Show Times: Intro: 0:15 Family Segment: 7:13 Third Segment with Nolan Nasser: 30:19 The Business End: 1:02:01 Punchboard Media Stinger: 1:04:56

Episode 83: Aren't We Past Catchy Episode Titles Yet? (ft. Nolan Nasser)

Like a Phoenix reborn from it's own ashes, the show makes its triumphant return back to the internet airwaves. Yeah we missed a week, babies are hard, ya'll. In this episode Craig is joined by the family to talk about their plays, including Heaven and Ale and Clank Sunken Treasures. In the third segment Derek Davis and Matt Halstad stop by to talk about the 2017 Golden Geek Awards.  Show Times:  Intro: 0:16 Games with the Family: 7:22 The Infamous Third Segment: 27:16 Wrap-Up: 1:15:07 Punchboard Media Stinger: 1:18:17 

Like a Phoenix reborn from it's own ashes, the show makes its triumphant return back to the internet airwaves. Yeah we missed a week, babies are hard, ya'll. In this episode Craig is joined by the family to talk about their plays, including Heaven and Ale and Clank Sunken Treasures. In the third segment Derek Davis and Matt Halstad stop by to talk about the 2017 Golden Geek Awards.  Show Times:  Intro: 0:16 Games with the Family: 7:22 The Infamous Third Segment: 27:16 Wrap-Up: 1:15:07 Punchboard Media Stinger: 1:18:17

Episode 86: Mathematically We Should Win by the Year 2053

Can you believe it's already been two weeks? It feels like just yesterday I was staying up past my bed time to post an episode for you lovely listeners, but here I am, red eyes and all. In this episode, Craig is joined, as usual, by the family to chat about their plays including Red Dragon Inn, and a bunch of other games they've all talked about a thousand times. In the third segment, Derek and Matt stop by to talk about oversaturation in the hobby and each of their responses to the release of 3300+ games last year. Strap in, it's a long one, and Craig whines a whole bunch. Show Times: Intro: 0:15 Family Segment: 2:10 3rd Segment with Matt and Derek: 25:41 Wrap-Up: 1:29:55 Punchboard Media Stinger: 1:33:26

Can you believe it's already been two weeks? It feels like just yesterday I was staying up past my bed time to post an episode for you lovely listeners, but here I am, red eyes and all. In this episode, Craig is joined, as usual, by the family to chat about their plays including Red Dragon Inn, and a bunch of other games they've all talked about a thousand times. In the third segment, Derek and Matt stop by to talk about oversaturation in the hobby and each of their responses to the release of 3300+ games last year. Strap in, it's a long one, and Craig whines a whole bunch. Show Times: Intro: 0:15 Family Segment: 2:10 3rd Segment with Matt and Derek: 25:41 Wrap-Up: 1:29:55 Punchboard Media Stinger: 1:33:26

Episode 87: How Many of You Are There?!

It's my birthday! As a present to you, here's another New Ones episode! I hope you enjoy it as I attempt to play catch up on this seriously overwhelming backlog. In this episode, I talk Hanamikoji, Clank In Space, Dice Forge, Coconuts, and Can't Stop. Be good to one another. Show Times: Intro: 0:12 Hanamikoji: 1:37 Clank In Space: 6:06 Dice Forge: 10:21 Coconuts: 14:19 Can't Stop: 17:42 Wrap-Up: 21:06 Punchboard Media Stinger: 23:56

It's my birthday! As a present to you, here's another New Ones episode! I hope you enjoy it as I attempt to play catch up on this seriously overwhelming backlog. In this episode, I talk Hanamikoji, Clank In Space, Dice Forge, Coconuts, and Can't Stop. Be good to one another. Show Times: Intro: 0:12 Hanamikoji: 1:37 Clank In Space: 6:06 Dice Forge: 10:21 Coconuts: 14:19 Can't Stop: 17:42 Wrap-Up: 21:06 Punchboard Media Stinger: 23:56

The New Ones 11-15 (Hanamikoji, Clank in Space, Dice Forge, Coconuts, Can't Stop)

In this episode of the New Ones, Craig talks about Space Base, Lucidity: Six Sided Nightmares, Junk Orbit, Mountains of Madness, and Caper.

In this episode of the New Ones, Craig talks about Space Base, Lucidity: Six Sided Nightmares, Junk Orbit, Mountains of Madness, and Caper.

The New Ones 66-70

In this episode of The New Ones, Craig talks about The Legend of the Cherry Tree That Blossoms Every Ten Years, The Lost Expedition, Oaxaca: Crafts of a Culture, Piepmatz, and Let's Make a Bus Route.

In this episode of The New Ones, Craig talks about The Legend of the Cherry Tree That Blossoms Every Ten Years, The Lost Expedition, Oaxaca: Crafts of a Culture, Piepmatz, and Let's Make a Bus Route.

The New Ones 76-80

In the 118th episode of the Botch Games Podcast, Erin returns to talk about the last month and a half of games. Yes, apparently it's been that long since she's been on the show. Enjoy!

In the 118th episode of the Botch Games Podcast, Erin returns to talk about the last month and a half of games. Yes, apparently it's been that long since she's been on the show. Enjoy!

Episode 118: The Boss' Return

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