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Richard Simpson
May 4, 2026
1h 27m 42s
5G4D Classic Reviews - Berlin Con
May 1, 2026
7m 48s
5G4D Classic Reviews - Skull King
Apr 29, 2026
7m 06s
5G4D Classics - Bruno Faidutti
Apr 27, 2026
1h 08m 45s
5G4D's Top 100 - 10 - 1 audio
Apr 24, 2026
13m 42s
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| Date | Episode | Description | Length | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/4/26 |  Richard Simpson | Ben speaks to Richard Simpson of We're Not Wizards. We talk about stand up, nationalism and media...but which games did he choose?Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.Support the show here | 1h 27m 42s | ||||||
| 5/1/26 | 5G4D Classic Reviews - Berlin Con | Ben gives hias view on an old con. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.Support the show here | 7m 48s | ||||||
| 4/29/26 | 5G4D Classic Reviews - Skull King | Ben revisits his classic review of Skull King. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.Support the show here | 7m 06s | ||||||
| 4/27/26 | 5G4D Classics - Bruno Faidutti | Ben revisits his interview with Bruno Faidutti in tis classic episode. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.Support the show here | 1h 08m 45s | ||||||
| 4/24/26 |  5G4D's Top 100 - 10 - 1 audio | These are the best games ever made. Someone on Youtube called this an "old man list". Fucking right!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.Support the show here | 13m 42s | ||||||
| 4/23/26 |  The Spielworxx Bulletin - The Unbridled Joy Episode | Ben and Uli talk about the joy of gaming. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.Support the show here | 45m 11s | ||||||
| 4/20/26 |  Jackie Fox | Ben speaks to bassist, lawyer and game designer, Jackie Fox. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.Support the show here | 1h 13m 31s | ||||||
| 4/16/26 |  Yuval Grinspun on Viridia | Ben speaks to Yuval Grinspun on hos new game Viridia. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.Support the show here | 22m 18s | ||||||
| 4/13/26 | Patreon Update Podcast - 12-04-26 | This is a free episode of the patreon update podcast. If you like it get it every week at: https://www.patreon.com/c/5g4dBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.Support the show here | 1h 15m 18s | ||||||
| 4/8/26 |  5G4D'S Top 100 - 20 - 11 | Here's 10 more amazing games...nearly there. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.Support the show here | 15m 03s | ||||||
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| 4/6/26 |  Thorsten Gimmler | This week's guest is head of inventor relations at Ravensburger Thorsten Gimmler. We talk about No Thanks and developing games...but which games did he choose?Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.Support the show here | 41m 36s | ||||||
| 4/3/26 | The Spielworxx Bulletin - Live at Leiria Con | Ben and Uli are joined by war game legend, Mark Herman to talk aboout the importance of historical games. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.Support the show here | 43m 53s | ||||||
| 3/31/26 | Live at Leiria with Friedemann Friese | Ben sits down with Friedemann Friese to talk Leira Con and his life in games. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.Support the show here | 9m 34s | ||||||
| 3/20/26 |  The Score with C Thi Nguyen - 5G4D News Flash | In this news flash Ben speaks with author of The Score, C.Thi Nguyen.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.Support the show here | 54m 21s | ||||||
| 3/18/26 | Getting to the end - Every Day I Write The Book | In this episode Ben and Isaac talk about getting to the end of the book and some of the interesting things they've found out. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.Support the show here | 48m 28s | ||||||
| 3/16/26 |  Luke Laurie | This week's guest is designer of Dwellings of Eldervale and Andromeda's Edge, Luke Laurie. We discuss teaching, imposter syndrome and whisky...but which game did he choose?Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.Support the show here | 1h 23m 05s | ||||||
| 3/13/26 | 5G4D Classics - Richard Launius | In this classic episode Ben talks to the designer of Arkham Horror, Richard Launius. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.Support the show here | 52m 10s | ||||||
| 3/6/26 |  Cd Hunter's Game of the Century - Semi Finals | It's the semi-final! Who's gonna win? You decide!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.Support the show here | 1h 08m 03s | ||||||
| 3/2/26 |  Peter Vaughan | Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.Support the show here | 1h 11m 36s | ||||||
| 2/27/26 |  Battle Report - Mycelia(Sample of Patreon Content) | Visit http://5g4d.com/ to listen to the full show.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.Support the show here | 16m 06s | ||||||
| 2/23/26 | Malachi Ray Rempen on Almighty | Ben is joined by Malachi Ray Rempen to discuss Almighty.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.Support the show here | 25m 18s | ||||||
| 2/18/26 | Spielworxx Bulletin - The Bad Communication Episode | In this episode Ben amd Uli talk about the problems board game publishers have with communicating to the wider cultural world. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.Support the show here | 48m 59s | ||||||
| 2/16/26 |  Ulrich Blum | This week's guest is designer of Spaceship Unity, Divvy Dice and Minecraft: Builders and Biomes, Ulrich Blum. We talk about being a chef, the beauty of Switzerland and being an indie creator...but which games did he choose?Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.Support the show here | 1h 07m 39s | ||||||
| 2/13/26 | Besime Uyanik on MinIon Subscriptions | CEO of Ion Games, Besime Uyanik talks about their new subscription service. https://iongamedesign.com/pages/minionBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.Support the show here | 17m 12s | ||||||
| 2/9/26 | 5G4D Classics - Jason Matthews | In this classic episdode Jason Matthews talks about his life. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.Support the show here | 1h 17m 27s | ||||||
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Chart Positions
14 placements across 13 markets.
Chart Positions
14 placements across 13 markets.