Joe Mahaffey and James Engelhardt talk board games and role-playing games every other week, with the designers, publishers and store owners who make the hobby so much fun.
Joe and James welcome Stephen Conway of The Spiel and the Spiel Foundation for a conversation about how games bring people together—and how a love of play can become a way to give back. Stephen traces his journey from…
1 hr 21 min
Playing It Forward with Stephen Conway
In this episode, Joe Mahaffey and James Engelhardt discuss the latest trends in the board game industry, including crowdfunding challenges, new game releases, and innovative ways to incorporate technology into gaming…
56 min
In this episode, Jamey Stegmaier of Stonemaier Games shares insights on game design, expanding game brands, and the importance of quality in publishing. He discusses the evolution of Wingspan, the strategy behind new…
42 min
James Engelhardt shares his firsthand experience at Gen Con, exploring the event's scale, community vibe, industry insights, and the unique aspects that make it a must-visit for gaming enthusiasts and industry insiders…
59 min
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Host of Lay It On the Table Board Game Podcast and DM for Curse of Strahd in Appalachia. Both on the Geek & Southern on YouTube Network. Charlotte Native, Cancer Survivor & Advocate, D&D Raconteur, Board Game Zealot, & Liberal Arts Technologist, He/Him
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James talks a lot about games with Joe Mahaffey on Lay It on the Table and takes damage on the Curse of Strahd in Appalachia as Hal Rennickson. He also writes about games as a poet and essayist, and he teaches about tabletop games—and poetry—at Furman University.
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