40 Best Midwest Gaming Podcasts

1. Nintendo Voice Chat

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For over 130 years, Nintendo has been a pioneer in gaming, creating legendary franchises like Mario, Zelda, and Donkey Kong. Every week, IGN's Nintendo Voice Chat podcast celebrates all things Nintendo—past, present, and future. Join the NVC crew for expert analysis, news, and lively discussions on everything from classic favorites to the latest on Nintendo Switch and the highly anticipated Nintendo Switch 2. Whether you're a lifelong fan or just jumping in, Nintendo Voice Chat is your go-to Nintendo podcast...MORE Hosts Seth Macy, Rebekah Valentine, Logan Plant, Brian Altano, Kathryn Bailey
Producer/Network IGN & Geek Media
Email ****@ign.com
Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 5K Avg Length 84 min Format Long form Get Email Contact Get access to full database of 2.7M podcastsCreate podcast lists, export in spreadsheet or CSV file with email contacts and start your podcast outreach in minutes.Sign Up for Free

2. RPG Cast

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RPGamer's weekly podcast looks at the latest happenings in the world of Role Playing Games. From video to pen and paper, all is fair game as we go through the week's news, latest releases, and reviews to keep you up to date on the best gaming genre out there.MORE Hosts Christopher Privitere, Anna Marie Privitere
Producer/Network RPGamer
Email ****@rpgamer.com
Apple Rating 4.2/5Apple Reviews 159Facebook 3KTwitter 4.7K Avg Length 123 min Format Extended Get Email Contact

3. Seasoned Gaming Bitcast

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The Bitcast is your weekly show covering the biggest topics in gaming with industry, technical, and legal insight.
Hosts Ainsley Bowden, Travis Northup, Rick Hoeg
Producer/Network Seasoned Gaming
Email ****@seasonedgaming.com
Location Austin, Texas, United States
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 70 Avg Length 113 min Format Extended Since May 2017 Get Email Contact

4. Technical Difficulties Gaming Podcast

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Hello, Internet! You are now experiencing Technical Difficulties! We are a tabletop role playing game podcast, inspired by the likes of Role Playing Public Radio and The Drunk and The Ugly. We record our game sessions using Google Hangouts and want to share them with you. New episodes every Wednesday.MORE Hosts Ethan Cordray, Gregory Bennett, Laura Briskin-Limehouse, Adam L, Ben
Producer/Network Technical Difficulties
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Location United States
Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 21Facebook 377Twitter 232 Avg Length 105 min Format Extended Get Email Contact

5. Da Game Collectors: A Nintendo Switch and Video Games Podcast

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Da Game Collectors carries on the legacy of the beloved Switchmania Playcast, offering a deep dive into the worlds of gaming and collecting. Join the hosts as they share their passion for retro treasures, rare Nintendo Switch physical releases, and unique collectible highlights. From updates on exciting projects and exclusive releases to rare finds, conventions, and standout Kickstarter campaigns, the show is a treasure trove for collectors and gaming enthusiasts. Packed with engaging discussions, nostalgic memories, and the thrill of discovery, Da Game Collectors is your ultimate destination.MORE Hosts Jeffrey Wittenhagen, Tristan Ibarra, Ariel Mendoza, Barry Carenza
Producer/Network Hagens Alley Network
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 181Facebook 4KTwitter 14K Avg Length 79 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

6. Game Mess Decides

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The Game Mess Decides podcast is the weekly gaming news show from Jeff Grubb and Mike Minotti. They decide all of the biggest issues in gaming so you don't have to think for yourself.
Hosts Jeff Grubb, Mike Minotti
Producer/Network Jeff Grubb's Game Mess
Email ****@gamemess.net
Apple Rating 4.2/5Apple Reviews 5 Avg Length 93 min Format Extended Get Email Contact

7. Married to the Games

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This is Married to the Games, a weekly video game podcast! Join Gabe Patillo, Tim Rauter, Ed Placencia, and Chris McCrackin as they discuss gaming news, marriage, work and everything in between. Tune in and laugh along with the hosts as they balance life and their love of the games.MORE Hosts Gabriel Patillo, Tim Rauter, Ed Placencia, Chris Mccrackin
Producer/Network AccessMore
Email ****@marriedtothegames.com
Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 348Facebook 21.2KTwitter 10.1KInstagram 31.8K Avg Length 55 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

8. RPPR Actual Play

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Role Playing Public Radio presents a weekly Actual Play podcast of tabletop role playing game sessions. We play a wide variety of RPGs, from popular classics like Dungeons and Dragons and Call of Cthulhu to indie hits like Red Markets and Fate. Some of our episodes are stand-alone scenarios and we also feature ongoing campaigns in games like Delta Green, Eclipse Phase, and Base Raiders. Give us a listen if you want to hear a great gaming crew fight evil, try outrageous plans to save the day and joke about it.MORE Host Ross Payton
Producer/Network Ross Payton
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Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 322 Avg Length 129 min Format Extended Get Email Contact

9. Nintendo Pow Block - A Nintendo Podcast by Boss Rush

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Nintendo Pow Block is a weekly Nintendo podcast for The Boss Rush Network. Each week, Edward Varnell, Corey Dirrig, and their friends from around the internet come together to discuss the week that was in the world of Nintendo, covering the latest news, rumors, new and upcoming games, updates to Nintendo Switch Online and Nintendo Music App, what they've been playing in the Playing with Power segment, and more. Thanks for watching or listening to Nintendo Pow Block on the Boss Rush Network! New episodes release every Monday.MORE Hosts Edward Varnell, Corey Dirrig
Producer/Network Boss Rush Network
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 25 Avg Length 114 min Format Extended Get Email Contact

10. The Gamerheads Podcast

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The Gameheads Podcast - the podcast where gaming enthusiasts come to discuss the latest news, trends, and reviews in the gaming world. Join the Gamerheads crew every Tuesday as they discuss games they're playing and interview creators in the industry.MORE Hosts Roger Reichardt, Phil Hoff, Mike Ryan
Producer/Network The Gamerheads Podcast
Email ****@gamerheadspodcast.com
Location Wisconsin, United States
Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 36Facebook 85Twitter 4.5K Avg Length 62 min Format Long form Since Oct 2020 Get Email Contact

11. Archons Corner

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Dive into the world of tabletop card gaming with Archon's Corner and Altered Corner, two powerhouse shows delivering expert insights, strategy breakdowns, and all the latest news from your favorite games.? Archon's Corner Hosted by Dr. Sheep, Drazkor, Ewok Jr, and The Wookie, this show is your go-to source for everything KeyForge! From competitive analysis to casual play discussions, the team breaks down the evolving meta, top decks, and the latest developments in the game...MORE Hosts Cohlrabi, Dr. Sheep, The Wookie, Drazkor, Dexter, Ewok Jr
Producer/Network Archons Corner
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Apple Rating 4/5Apple Reviews 23 Avg Length 85 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

12. RetroActive Podcast

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A podcast examining the culture of retro video games. Each episode provides an in depth analysis on a specific title, developer, series, or topic and examines the influences on the history of gaming. As a variety show, additional mini sections are dedicated to topics like hardware, modifications, or other interesting factors of contemporary retro gaming. Hosted by Fred Rojas of gaminghistory101.com and featuring guest co-hosts, it's a new look at an old topic.MORE Host Fred Rojas
Producer/Network Fred Rojas
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Twitter 556 Avg Length 121 min Format Extended Get Email Contact

13. Hair of the Dogcast

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A podcast about Video Games and Beer. And Beer and Video Games.Hair of The Dogcast covers the most recent news and developments in the gaming world. We discuss what we have been playing and have a light topic discussion.MORE Hosts Brad Ward, Josh Mueller, Dylan Hoff, Tyler Meli
Producer/Network The Dogcast Network
Email ****@gmail.com
Location United States
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 42Facebook 797Twitter 266Instagram 891 Avg Length 111 min Format Extended Get Email Contact

14. Game Schooler Podcast

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A weekly podcast about Board Games that educates new and experienced family gamers about the awesomeness of tabletop gaming. Each week we highlight great games and focus on the community and skill-building opportunities provided by the hobby!MORE Hosts Doug Kotecki, Dr. Michael McCabe
Producer/Network Game Schooler
Email ****@gameschooler.com
Location Edgerton, Wisconsin, United States
Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 17Facebook 183Twitter 120 Avg Length 59 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

15. Nice Games Club - a gamedev podcast!

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The podcast where nice gamedevs talk gaming and game development. Nice!
Hosts Ellen Burns-Johnson, Mark LaCroix, Stephen McGregor
Producer/Network Ellen, Stephen, and Mark
Email ****@noblerobot.com
Location United States
Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 48Facebook 94Twitter 788 Get Email Contact

16. Metagamers Anonymous

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Metagamers Anonymous is dedicated to the tabletop RPG hobby through the lense of immersive roleplaying. In each episode, the cast discusses elements of the gaming experience, sharing their own thoughts and hard-won lessons gleaned from decades of play, and offering advice on achieving greater satisfaction through the auspices of character and story development and the shared tabletop RPG experience.MORE Host Erik Carl
Producer/Network Metagamers Anonymous
Email ****@prismatictsunami.com
Location Wichita, Kansas, United States
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 27Twitter 177 Avg Length 68 min Format Long form Since Apr 2012 Get Email Contact

17. WiscoDice Board Gaming Podcast

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A podcast dedicated to gaming, including minatures, board games, and roleplaying games. Hosted by passionate gamers who like to talk about what gets them excited about playing games.
Hosts Ben Cone, Justin Skillings, Matt Fahler, Suzanne Cone, Brian Kuehni
Producer/Network Ben Cone
Email ****@wiscodice.com
Apple Rating 4/5Apple Reviews 24 Avg Length 54 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

18. This Game Is Broken

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This Game is Broken is a comedy board gaming panel show with Matthew Jude, Dave Luza, Paula Deming and The Brother's Murph - Nick and Mike Murphy. New episodes every second wednesday.
Hosts Matthew Jude, Dave Luza, Paula Deming, Nick Murphy, Michael Murphy
Producer/Network Board Game Super Friends
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 300 Avg Length 41 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

19. Game Mess Mornings

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Prolific gaming news expert Jeff Grubb is here to dish out all of the hottest headlines from the around the world of video games!
Host Jeff Grubb
Producer/Network Fandom
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Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 123 Avg Length 61 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

20. Casual Gaming Conversation

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Nick and Connor get together every week to do a draft, hot takes, and discuss one big topic in gaming! Co-Op 64's Gaming Podcast!
Hosts Connor, Nicholas Evans
Producer/Network Co-Op 64
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 146 Avg Length 77 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

21. Eat Lunch and Board Game

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Need a better lunch break at work than just occupying yourself on your phone or surfing the internet? Why not start a board game group? Adam started a gaming group at his office. He also reviews games on their lunch time playability among other attributes. MORE Hosts Adam F Collins, Edward
Producer/Network Adam F Collins
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Apple Rating 3.7/5Apple Reviews 3Facebook 167 Avg Length 22 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

22. The Pod of Greed

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The Pod of Greed is a weekly podcast that's all about the world of card games, hosted by Paul and Alec from the popular YouTube channel Team APS. If you're a fan of Yu-Gi-Oh, Pokémon, Magic: The Gathering, or any other trading card game, then this is the podcast for you! Each episode, Paul and Alec dive into the latest news and trends in the world of card games, and share their personal experiences and insights on the games they love. But it's not just all about cards - they also chat about gaming, anime, and other pop culture topics that are relevant to the card game community...MORE Hosts Paul McGee, Alec J. Fields
Producer/Network Paul McGee and Alec Fields
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 456 Avg Length 113 min Format Extended Get Email Contact

23. Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast

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Love board games? Let's talk boardgames, lots of board gaming (and a few RPGs). Tabletop Bellhop, your cardboard concierge, is here to answer your gaming and game night questions, helping you make your game nights better with tabletop game reviews and advice.MORE Hosts Angela Murray, Jared Rascher, Chris Sniezak, J.T. Evans, John Arcadian, Pete Petrusha, Phil Vecchione
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Location United States
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24. The Retro Wildlands - A Gaming Podcast

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The Retro Wildlands, a gaming podcast hosted by Nomad! Nomad invites you to sit by the campfire while he shares with you his thoughts and experiences about a video game he's discovered or rediscovered while roaming the gaming wildlands. Using game music and sound, you'll be pulled right into the game as we go! If you've played the game before, nostalgia surely awaits! If not, you'll figure out if it's a game you want to put your time in or not. So what are you waiting for? Come join our expedition!MORE Host Frank Dolce
Producer/Network Nomad
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 3Facebook 725Instagram 295 Avg Length 73 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

25. Windbreaker

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Windbreaker is Second Wind's premier gaming podcast hosted by Yahtzee Croshaw, Marty Sliva & JM8. Join the trio (and occasional guests) weekly to discuss everything industry wide from current news, to recent releases and wider trends. MORE Hosts Yahtzee Croshaw, Marty Sliva, JM8
Producer/Network Second Wind
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 222 Avg Length 86 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

26. The Rancor's Brothel | A Tabletop Gaming Podcast

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The Rancor's Brothel is a weekly tabletop gaming podcast, focusing on Dungeons and Dragons as well as horror gaming. In addition to long campaigns, you'll find our feed features one shots and board gaming. For more information, go to rancorsbrothel.comMORE Hosts Matt, Dustin
Producer/Network The Rancor's Brothel
Email ****@gmail.com
Location Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 52Facebook 157 Avg Length 55 min Format Long form Since Feb 2013 Get Email Contact

27. The Untitled Gaming Podcast

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A biweekly gaming podcast where we share our opinions on news, new releases, trailers, and everything in the gaming industry. We keep you informed and entertained.
Hosts Pat Thaker, Zach Arefi, Rick Durham, Chance Redman
Producer/Network The Untitled Gaming Podcast
Email ****@gmail.com
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 29 Avg Length 114 min Format Extended Get Email Contact

28. The All Things Nintendo Podcast

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The All Things Nintendo podcast is a weekly show focusing on the wonderful world of gaming's most recognizable name. Join host Brian Shea every Friday as he's joined by special guests to talk about the latest news, announcements, and games from Nintendo.MORE Host Brian Shea
Producer/Network Brian Shea
Email ****@allthingsnintendo.com
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 265 Avg Length 102 min Format Extended Get Email Contact

29. The Casual Hour

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Welcome to The Casual Hour, a podcast ostensibly about video games. Hosted by Bobby Pease and Chase Koeneke, The Casual Hour is a gaming channel where we chill out, mess around and, sometimes, even talk about games! Whether we're previewing the monthly releases, diving deep on a variety of topics, streaming with our friends or just chatting about the games we've been playing that week, The Casual Hour is your home for sharp insight, dumb jokes and most of all, a real good time.MORE Hosts Bobby Pease, Chase Koeneke, Johnny
Producer/Network The Casual Hour
Email ****@gmail.com
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 6 Avg Length 70 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

30. Video Game Flash Back

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Your host Joey Awaijane will take you back in time to the classic video game Eras, dating all the way back to the Atari 2600 and the Golden Age of gaming, up to the mid-90s or so, around the Playstation One Era. Joey will occasionally have guests when available, to talk about these classics, from our perspective.Twitter: @VGF_PodcastInstagram: videogame_flashbackEmail: ****@yahoo.comMORE Host Joey Awaijane
Producer/Network Joey Awaijane
Email ****@gmail.com
Location Golden Valley, Minnesota, United States
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 3Twitter 30 Avg Length 127 min Format Extended Get Email Contact

31. Muse On Minis Gaming Network

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Get your Muse On about Miniature Gaming and Entertainment. Musing and Amusing.
Hosts Andy Welton and Nigel Brooks, Andy Welton, Nigel Brooks
Producer/Network Muse On Minis
Email ****@gmail.com
Apple Rating 4.3/5Apple Reviews 116Facebook 5.2KTwitter 2.2K Avg Length 147 min Format Extended Get Email Contact

32. TechRaptor Gaming Podcast

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Between all the major releases and indie darlings, the video game industry is flourishing unlike ever before. Join the TechRaptor crew as they break down the latest in gaming, from breaking news stories to trending games.New episodes drop every Monday wherever you get your podcasts. For daily updates, head over to techraptor.net, your source for quality news, reviews, and articles in Gaming and Tabletop.MORE Hosts Rutledge Daugette, Robert, Andrew
Producer/Network TechRaptor
Email ****@techraptor.net
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 3Facebook 9.1KTwitter 13.9K Avg Length 64 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

33. First 30 - Video Game Review Podcast

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The First 30 is a video game review show based on first impressions. The hosts only have 30 minutes to play the game and then discuss the game based on their short experience and decide if it is worth continuing or not. For those interested in watching the playthroughs, you can watch all the First 30 playthroughs on The Chestery YouTube channel. Hosted by Chadd Callahan, Tim Harris, David Moreno, and Ric Hogerheide of The Chestery. The Chestery is a media group dedicated to creating entertaining, engaging, and informative gaming content...MORE Hosts Chadd Callahan, Tim Harris, David Moreno, Ric Hogerheide
Producer/Network The Chestery
Email ****@gmail.com
Location Detroit, Michigan, United States
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 4Twitter 1.6K Avg Length 56 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

34. Citizen Gamers Podcast

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A podcast about the hobby of table top gaming, the events we go to and run ourselves and the awesome companies that sponsor those events.
Host Jeff Campbell-Crawley
Producer/Network Jeff Campbell-Crawley
Email ****@michigangt.com
Location Michigan, United States
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 1Facebook 43 Avg Length 68 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

35. Digital Days Gaming

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Michael Cwick and Dave Hunt are here to guide you through the digital future. From PlayStation to PC to Nintendo and Xbox, we're here to talk all things gaming.Contact us ****@DigitalDaysGaming.comMORE Hosts Michael Cwick, Dave Hunt
Producer/Network Michael Cwick, Dave Hunt
Email ****@digitaldaysgaming.com
Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 61Facebook 130Twitter 215 Avg Length 74 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

36. I Rebel Gaming

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Join JediGeekGirl in this fun, unique, and insightful podcast, all about Star Wars: Unlimited, Disney Lorcana, & Star Wars Books. The place where fandom meets hobby.
Host JediGeekGirl
Producer/Network I Rebel
Email ****@gmail.com
Location Minnesota, United States
Apple Rating 4.3/5Apple Reviews 18Facebook 1.2KTwitter 715 Avg Length 62 min Format Long form Video Podcast YouTube
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37. Board Again Gaming

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We talk about all things related to table top gaming - board games, miniature games, card games, and gaming adjacent things like painting and puzzles. A very irregularly updated hobby podcast. If you want to help me make the podcast better, you can show your financial support at the following link: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1354651/supporters/newMORE Host Christopher Paul High
Producer/Network Board Again Games
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Apple Rating 4/5Apple Reviews 4Facebook 281Twitter 344Instagram 695 Avg Length 39 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

38. Video Game Purists

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From the ashes of two incredible podcasts comes the video game podcast to rule them all. Fred (from Gaming History 101) and Rob 'Trees' (from EZ Mode Unlocked) talk about life and gaming.
Hosts Fred Rojas, Rob
Producer/Network Fred Rojas
Email ****@gmail.com
Location United Kingdom
Avg Length 153 min Format Extended Since Apr 2012 Get Email Contact