Fall invites fresh routines—and sometimes overwhelm. In this warm, playful episode, Jamie and Max talk about breaking big projects into doable steps, celebrating “ta-da” moments, and why our brains often relax when they’re in task mode.
Then they head to the game table: childhood classics that sparked sibling rivalries (Monopoly, Uno), brainy word play (Scrabble, Spelling Bee, Wordle, crosswords), strategy builders (chess, backgammon), card-night staples (poker, gin, cribbage), spontaneous napkin games (tic-tac-toe, hangman, charades), and a visually striking favorite, Ouisi, that Jamie uses to teach perspective-taking. You’ll hear how games create shared experiences, sharpen thinking, and deliver those tiny “jolts of joy” we all crave on long winter evenings.
Listen in, grab a deck or a board, and tell us: what do you play—and why?
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Games: We are not affiliated with or sponsored by any of the companies whose games we mentioned in this episode. Most of the games mentioned are readily available in online and retail stores. Also check out:
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New York Times Games (Spelling Bee, Wordle, Mini & Sunday Crossword) — nytimes.com/games
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Jackbox Party Packs — jackboxgames.com
- Ouisi -- shop.ouisi.co
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