Lay It On The Table
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.
Episodes
Summary
In this episode, Joe Mahaffey and James Engelhardt discuss various topics related to the board game industry, including the bankruptcy of Seamon, the impact of tariffs on game production, updates on Kickstarter projects, and the introduction of Game Toppers 5.0. They also share insights from their experiences at May X, focusing on student engagement with deck-building games and the learning dynamics involved. In this con...
Summary
In this episode of Lay It On The Table, Joe Mahaffey and James Engelhardt discuss recent travels, updates on board game tariffs, and insights from their experiences with Kickstarter projects. They delve into the world of deck-building games, particularly focusing on how students engage with these mechanics and their preferences in gaming. The conversation highlights the importance of understanding game vocabulary and how...
In this episode of the Southern board game podcast, hosts Joe Mahaffey and James Engelhardt discuss personal challenges, the impact of tariffs on the board game community, and their recent game acquisitions. They share highlights from their game nights, including experiences with new games and the excitement surrounding upcoming events. The conversation emphasizes the importance of community and the joy of gaming, even amidst chall...
In this episode, hosts Joe Mahaffey and James Engelhardt discuss a range of topics from personal loss to the latest in board games. They reflect on the recent passing of Joe's mother and how it impacted their podcast schedule. The conversation shifts to the news of Hasbro scrapping Project Sigil, a virtual tabletop initiative, and the implications for the gaming community. They delve into game reviews, including 'It's a Wonderful W...
In this episode of the Southern board game podcast, the hosts discuss various topics including the weather, recent changes in the board game industry, and reviews of new games like Castle Combo and Rock Hard 1977. They also touch on the importance of teaching games to students and share updates on expansions and new arrivals in their collections.
# Season 4, Episode 2
# Welcome
[A New Hope | Geek & Southern | Lay It On The Table, Episode 38](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fUtNixjP2nk&t=708s)
Shout out from Dirty Rascal Games…
# Board Game News
The BoardGameGeek Hall of Fame honors games that have made meaningful contributions to the board game hobby in the areas of innovation, artistry, and impact.
[Announcing The BoardGameGeek Hall of Fame Day 1 Inductees](...
Welcome
Description of the new format and plans for season 4 and beyond
The World of Wingspan just got a lot bigger with the addition of Finspan! Elizabeth Hargrave helped designers David Gordon and Michael O’Connell develop this game into something that is familiar-yet-different from Wingspan, delving deep into the fish theme.
You are a marine researcher seeking to find and observe an array of aquatic life in the colorful Sunlight...
You may have noticed that we have been dark since June of 2024. Here is our previously unreleased Season 3 Finale.
James and I will be back this month with Season 4 with a revised format.
As James updates listeners on how MayX is going at Furman, Joe recounts his experience in taking board games on his recent trip to Mexico and the encounter with a very nice customs agent.
James and Joe talk about James' plans for his May Experience class at Furman University. For show notes, head over to https://layitonthetable.show
Joe and James spend time talking about games and gaming with a particular focus on AEG's Let's Go to Japan. For show notes, head over to https://layitonthetable.show
James and Joe discuss their favorite games of the last two weeks!
James and Joe talk Wyrmspan and other amazing board games.
Joe and James launch Season 3 of Lay It On the Table. The Southern Boardgame Podcast, with the accent on Southern
James and Joe speak with Richard Fortuna and Nick Poulimas about Mythic Con - Charlotte 2023.
James and Joe speak with Dan Hallagan of Kayenta Publishing about his game Obsession and it's expansions.
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