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Lay It On The Table

Lay It On The Table

In this biweekly podcast, Geek and Southern's James Engelhardt and Joe Mahaffey discuss the golden age of board games and role playing games from a Southern perspective. Including interviews and insights from game designers and creatives that makes this hobby so compelling.

Recent Episodes

The Local Gamestore
7
June 28, 2026

The Local Gamestore

Join us as we explore the latest in board games, local game stores, and community events, with insights into game design, industry trends, and personal stories from the gaming world.
Trends in Tabletop Gaming
6
June 28, 2026

Trends in Tabletop Gaming

Join us as we explore the latest trends in the tabletop gaming industry, including distribution strategies, virtual tabletop platforms, and game design insights. Perfect for enthusiasts and industry insiders alike.
A House in Chaos
5
June 28, 2026

A House in Chaos

Joe Mahaffey and James Engelhardt return with a warm, funny, and wide-ranging conversation that moves from board games and hobby collecting to house construction, permit headaches, and the joys of finding the right game for the right table.
Gygax's Legacy
4
June 28, 2026

Gygax's Legacy

Join Joe Mahaffey and James Engelhardt as they discuss recent trends in Dungeons & Dragons, the evolution of board game rule books, and their latest gaming experiences, including new game releases and gameplay insights.
Unlocking the Secrets of Irish Mythology
3
June 28, 2026

Unlocking the Secrets of Irish Mythology

In this episode of Lay It On The Table, hosts Joe Mahaffey and James Engelhardt discuss their recent gaming experiences, including the completion of the '12 Games of Christmas' challenge. They highlight upcoming events like Mythicon West and Gen Con, and explore new games such as Flamecraft Duels and Arboria. The conversation also delves into the mechanics of popular games like Wingspan Americas and the new expansion for Viticulture, Bordeaux. The hosts share insights on how weather has impacted
Weathering the Storm
2
June 28, 2026

Weathering the Storm

Summary In this episode of Lay It On The Table, hosts Joe Mahaffey and James Engelhardt discuss their recent gaming experiences, including weather-related challenges, upcoming events like Mythicon and Gen Con, and their successful completion of the 12 Games of Christmas challenge. They highlight various games played, such as Santa's Workshop, Wingspan, and new titles like Flamecraft and Arboria. The conversation also delves into the mechanics of First in Flight and the recent expansion of Wingsp

About the Hosts

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Joe Mahaffey

Host

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

On Mastodon: @gadgetjoseph@onthetable.social

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James Engelhardt

Host

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.