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Estimated from 2 chart positions in 2 markets.
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- 🇦🇺AU · Games#1775K to 30K
- 🇮🇸IS · Games#2510K to 30K
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7.5K to 30K🎙 ~2x weekly·33 episodes·Last published 1w ago - Monthly Reach
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15K to 60K🇦🇺50%🇮🇸50% - Active Followers
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6K to 24K
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Ep. 34 - Michael Yang, Designer of Compile
May 18, 2026
1h 37m 00s
Ep. 33 - Dominic Crapuchettes of North Star Games (Nature, Evolution, Wits & Wagers, Say Anything & More!)
Apr 16, 2026
1h 39m 17s
Ep. 32 - T.K. King; Koltin Thompson & Dennis Northcott of Kinson Key Games (Galactic Cruise + Expansions & More!)
Mar 23, 2026
1h 59m 01s
Ep. 31 - Nick Kopp of Weird Giraffe Games (Logic & Lore; Gift of Tulips; Way Too Many Cats; Tumble Town; Wicked & Wise; Fire in the Library & More!)
Feb 19, 2026
1h 40m 14s
Ep. 30 - Ryan Courtney (Pipeline; Trailblazers; Curious Cargo; Bear Raid & More!)
Oct 9, 2023
1h 26m 42s
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| Date | Episode | Description | Length | ||||||
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| 5/18/26 | Ep. 34 - Michael Yang, Designer of Compile | In this week’s episode, we sit down with Michael Yang, the designer behind the breakout two-player card game Compile, to talk about his fascinating path through gaming and design. From studying computer science and physics at Rutgers University and competing in collegiate paintball, to building algorithmic trading software, designing educational games at Filament Games, and working on massive mobile titles at PerBlue, Michael shares how each stage of his career shaped the way he approaches ga... | 1h 37m 00s | ||||||
| 4/16/26 | Ep. 33 - Dominic Crapuchettes of North Star Games (Nature, Evolution, Wits & Wagers, Say Anything & More!) | In this week’s episode, we interview board game superstar designer Dominic Crapuchettes of North Star Games to talk about his incredible journey through the hobby—from designing games that got banned in middle school, to captaining a commercial salmon fishing boat in Alaska and competing at the highest levels of Magic: The Gathering, to founding North Star Games and creating smash hits like Wits & Wagers and Say Anything, all the way through to modern classics like Evolution, Oceans, and ... | 1h 39m 17s | ||||||
| 3/23/26 | Ep. 32 - T.K. King; Koltin Thompson & Dennis Northcott of Kinson Key Games (Galactic Cruise + Expansions & More!) | In this week’s episode, we interview board game superstars T.K. King, Koltin Thompson & Dennis Northcott of Kinson Key Games to discuss the smash hit Galactic Cruise, its expansions, and what’s coming next! We talk about how Kinson Key Games got started, the journey from early projects like Delivirus to building Galactic Cruise into one of the most talked-about games in the hobby. We also dive into their development process, Kickstarter success, working with top-tier collaborators, and wh... | 1h 59m 01s | ||||||
| 2/19/26 | Ep. 31 - Nick Kopp of Weird Giraffe Games (Logic & Lore; Gift of Tulips; Way Too Many Cats; Tumble Town; Wicked & Wise; Fire in the Library & More!) | WE ARE BACK! In this week’s episode, we interview board game superstar Nick Kopp of Weird Giraffe Games to discuss their incredible catalog of games, including Fire in the Library, Tumble Town, Way Too Many Cats, Wicked & Wise, and Logic & Lore. We talk about how Weird Giraffe Games got started, what it’s been like designing and publishing games for the past ten years, and their current Kickstarter campaign for Logic & Lore (2nd Edition) and the Variance Expansion: https://www.kic... | 1h 40m 14s | ||||||
| 10/9/23 | Ep. 30 - Ryan Courtney (Pipeline; Trailblazers; Curious Cargo; Bear Raid & More!) | In this week's episode, we interview board game superstar, Ryan Courtney, designer of Pipeline; Curious Cargo; Trailblazers; & Bear Raid! We discuss how a 48-hour game jam competition lead to his amazing career in board games, how he has been able to make such wonderful games and what he has in store for us to melt our brains in the coming years! We also go over all the new and upcoming games to Tabletop Merchant. If you have any questions, feel free to email us at tabletopmerchant@gmail... | 1h 26m 42s | ||||||
| 9/1/23 | Ep. 29 - Elizabeth Hargrave (Wingspan; Tussie Mussie; Mariposa; The Fox Experiment & More!) | In this week's episode, we interview board game superstar, Elizabeth Hargrave, designer of Wingspan, Mariposas, Tussie Mussie, and The Fox Experiment! We discuss how she shares her profound appreciation for the natural world in her games and how they offer gamers a unique opportunity to explore themes such as birds, floriography and monarch butterflies through both scientific exploration and a sense of wonder! We also go over all the new and upcoming games to Tabletop Merchant. If you have a... | 1h 35m 58s | ||||||
| 8/17/23 | Ep. 28 - Matthew Dunstan (Next Station: London; Elysium; The Guild of Merchant Explorers; Monumental; Chocolate Factory & More!) | In this week's episode, we interview board game designer superstar, Matthew Dunstan, who has created so many fantastic board games including Next Station: London; Elysium; Monumental; The Guild of Merchant Explorers; Monumental; The Adventure Game series and more! We discuss how his journey from Australia to Cambridge not only had him earn his PhD in materials chemistry, but was foundational to his game design career! We also go over all the new and upcoming games to Tabletop Merc... | 1h 53m 12s | ||||||
| 7/27/23 | Ep. 27 - Corey Konieczka (Star Wars: Rebellion; The Initiative; Twilight Imperium 4th Edition; Star Wars: Outer Rim; 3,000 Scoundrels & More!) | In this week's episode: we interview board game designer superstar, Corey Konieczka, who has created so many iconic board games including Star Wars: Rebellion; Twilight Imperium: 4th Edition; The Initiative; Voices in My Head; Star Wars: Outer Rim; and more! We discuss his journey to submit his homebrew expansion to TI3 in his application to Final Fantasy Flight Games to now heading up his own innovate design studio, Unexpected Games! We also go over all the new and upcoming games to Ta... | 1h 30m 36s | ||||||
| 6/16/23 | Ep. 26 - Tim & Ben Eisner (Wonderland's War; Tidal Blades; Canopy; Grimm Forest & More!) | In this week's episode: we interview board game designer superstars, Tim & Ben Eisner, who have created so many amazing board games including Wonderland's War; Tidal Blades; Canopy; Grimm Forest; Grimm Masquerade and more! We discuss their journeys from macrame jewelry, improv comedy, and theater to renowned board game designers! We also go over all the new and upcoming games to Tabletop Merchant. If you have any questions, feel free to email us at tabletopmerchant@gmail.com. And c... | 1h 15m 58s | ||||||
| 6/1/23 | Ep. 25 - Matt Leacock (Pandemic; Forbidden Island; Roll Through the Ages & More!) | In this week's episode: we interview board game designer superstar, Matt Leacock, who has been responsible for so many amazing board games including Pandemic; Forbidden Island; Thunderbirds; Roll Through the Ages; the Pandemic Legacy series and more! We discuss his journey from user experience designer to renowned board game designer! We also go over all the new and upcoming games to Tabletop Merchant. If you have any questions, feel free to email us at tabletopmerchant@gmail.com. And ... | 1h 12m 54s | ||||||
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| 5/23/23 | Ep. 24 - Hotels, Grails & Gift Cards | In this week's episode, we discuss what we have been playing, including the fantastic euro-game, Grand Austria Hotel; the thinky solo game, Under Falling Skies & our first venture into the dark Arthurian narrative game, Tainted Grail! We also announce the winner of last episode's $50 Gift Card Contest! Finally, we chat about all the new games at the store and what new hotness is just around the corner! If you have any questions, feel free to email us at tabletopmerchant@gmail.com. And ... | 33m 05s | ||||||
| 4/28/23 | Ep. 23 - Guess Who's Back, Back Again?!? | It has been far too long, but we are BACK! Given our long break from podcasting, we discuss some of the latest and greatest to hit our tables, as well as all the new and upcoming games coming to Tabletop Merchant. We also have a contest in this week's episode, where you can win a $50.00 gift card to our website! If you have any questions, feel free to email us at tabletopmerchant@gmail.com. And check out all the amazing board games, card games, miniatures and more at www.tabletopmerchant.co... | 53m 07s | ||||||
| 7/22/22 | Ep. 22 - David Thompson (War Chest; Undaunted; Switch & Signal; Pavlov's House & More!) | In this week's episode: we interview board game designer superstar, David Thompson, who has been responsible for so many amazing board games including the Undaunted series; War Chest; Pavlov's House; Soldiers in Postmen's Uniforms; Sniper Elite; Castle Itter; Armageddon; Switch & Signal and more! We discuss his journey from joining the renowned Cambridge game design studio to making a train game for his parents! We also go over all the new and upcoming games to Tabletop Merchant. I... | 1h 16m 47s | ||||||
| 6/14/22 | Ep. 21 - Joe Slack (Relics of Rajavihara; Kingdom's Candy: Monster; The Board Game Designer's Guide & More!) | In this week's episode: we interview Board Game Superstar, Joe Slack, who has not only designed such games as Relics of Rajavihara; Kingdom's Candy: Monster; Zoo Year's Eve; and King of Indecision, but has also wrote the best-selling board, The Board Game Designer's Guide! We discusses his origins into game design, as well as his creation of board game design courses at BoardGameDesignCourse.com! We finish up with some board game news and as well as all the new and upcoming games to Tabletop ... | 1h 18m 53s | ||||||
| 5/27/22 | Ep. 20 - Jacqui Davis (Cubitos; Paint the Roses; Almanac; Stockpile & More!) | In this week's episode: we interview Board Game Superstar, Jacqui Davis, who has illustrated so many amazing board games including: Cubitos; Euphoria; Colosseum; Red Rising; Paint the Roses; Stockpile; Belle of the Ball; Ex Libris and much more. We discusses her time studying 2D animation in college, as well as her work in board games and children's books We finish up with some board game news and as well as all the new and upcoming games to Tabletop Merchant. If you have any questions... | 59m 27s | ||||||
| 5/6/22 | Ep. 19 - Ian O'Toole (On Mars; Lisboa; The Gallerist; Nemo's War & More!) | In this week's episode: we interview Board Game Superstar, Ian O'Toole , who have been responsible for the graphic design and illustrations in such games as On Mars; Kanban EV; The Gallerist; Nemo's War (2nd Edition); Lisboa; and much more. He discusses his journey from working on convention exhibits and Irish Game Fish to now making some of the most gorgeous artwork in board games! We also go over all the new and upcoming games to Tabletop Merchant. If you have any questions, feel fre... | 1h 15m 06s | ||||||
| 4/21/22 | Ep. 18 - Luke Laurie (Dwellings of Eldervale; Manhattan Project: Energy Empire; Whistle Mountain & More!) | In this week's episode: we interview Board Game Superstar, Luke Laurie, who has been responsible for so many amazing board games including Dwellings of Eldervale; Manhattan Project: Energy Empire; Cryo; and Whistle Mountain! We discuss not only his love for gaming, but also his passion as an educator, having been as a middle school science teacher for over 20 years! We also go over all the new and upcoming games to Tabletop Merchant. If you have any questions, feel free to email us at tablet... | 1h 20m 58s | ||||||
| 4/13/22 | Ep. 17 - Stan Kordonskiy (Dice Hospital; Lockup; Rurik: Dawn of Kiev; Endless Winter & More!) | In this week's episode: we interview Board Game Superstar, Stan Kordonskiy, who has designed so many amazing board games including Dice Hospital; Lockup; Rurik: Dawn of Kiev; Old West Empresario and much more! We discuss how his career as an emergency room nurse shaped his journey to becoming an amazing board game designer as well as the creation of his game studio, Half-A-Kingdom Games! We also go over all the new and upcoming games to Tabletop Merchant. If you have any questions, fee... | 1h 12m 54s | ||||||
| 3/28/22 | Ep. 16 - Andrew Bosley (Artist of Everdell; Tapestry; Mission Red Planet & More!) | In this week's episode: we interview Board Game Superstar, Andrew Bosley, who have been responsible for the beautiful artwork and illustrations in such games as Everdell; Tapestry; Mission Red Planet; Merchants of the Dark Road; Vivid Memories; and much more. He discusses his journey from interning at Hallmark to working as a concept artist in video games to now making some of the most gorgeous artwork in board games! We also go over all the new and upcoming games to Tabletop Merchant. ... | 1h 32m 09s | ||||||
| 3/17/22 | Ep. 15 - Dinosaurs in Paris! | In this week's episode we chat about a few games we recently played including Draftosaurus; Paris: La Cite de la Lumiere; and Century Spice Road! We also go over all the new and upcoming games to Tabletop Merchant. If you have any questions, feel free to email us at tabletopmerchant@gmail.com. And check out all the amazing board games, card games, miniatures and more at www.tabletopmerchant.com Music: Jazzy Frenchy - Bensound.com | 43m 41s | ||||||
| 3/8/22 | Ep. 14 - Jonny Pac (Coloma; Sierra West; Merchant's Cove & More) | In this week's episode: we interview Board Game Superstar, Jonathan Pac Cantin, better known as Jonny Pac, who has been responsible for so many amazing board games including Coloma; Sierra West; Merchant's Cove; A Fistful of Meeples; Lions of Lydia and more! We discusses his love of music and how his background and study of music theory has shaped his journey to becoming an amazing board game designer and developer! We also go over all the new and upcoming games to Tabletop Merchant. If you ... | 1h 18m 56s | ||||||
| 3/1/22 | Ep. 13 - Phil Walker-Harding (Sushi Go; Barenpark; Imhotep & More) | In this week's episode: we interview Board Game Superstar, Phil Walker-Harding who have been responsible for so many amazing board games including Archaeology; Barenpark; Sushi Go; Cacao; Silver & Gold; Imhotep and more! We discusses his journey from becoming a a small Australian game designer to one of the most well-known in the world! We also go over all the new and upcoming games to Tabletop Merchant. If you have any questions, feel free to email us at tabletopmerchant@gmail.com. And ... | 1h 20m 23s | ||||||
| 2/9/22 | Ep. 12 - Pharaohs, Apples & Bears, Oh My! | In this week's episode: we discuss our recent plays of Newton; Archeology: The New Expedition; and Barenpark, as well as go over all the new and upcoming games at Tabletop Merchant. If you have any questions, feel free to email us at tabletopmerchant@gmail.com. And check out all the amazing board games, card games, miniatures and more at www.tabletopmerchant.com Music: Jazzy Frenchy - Bensound.com | 54m 36s | ||||||
| 1/24/22 | Ep. 11 - We Are Back! | In this week's episode: we make a triumphant return to the podcast and discuss all the amazing games we played during the holiday break (TEN; Roll Player Adventures; Descent: Legends in the Dark; Glass Road) and go over all the new and upcoming games to Tabletop Merchant. If you have any questions, feel free to email us at tabletopmerchant@gmail.com. And check out all the amazing board games, card games, miniatures and more at www.tabletopmerchant.com Music: Jazzy Frenchy - Bensound.com | 50m 54s | ||||||
| 12/8/21 | Ep. 10 - Mr. Cuddington (Board Game Artist of Santorini; Tidal Blades; Brass & More!) | In this week's episode: we interview Board Game Superstar, Mr. Cuddington, also known as the amazing duo of Lina Cossette & David Forest, who have been responsible for the beautfiul artwork in games such as Santorini; Tidal Blades; Brass; Grimm Forest and much more. They discuss their journey from art school, to the video games business to now making some of the most amazing artists in the business! We also go over all the new and upcoming games to Tabletop Merchant. If you have any ques... | 1h 34m 28s | ||||||
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Chart Positions
3 placements across 2 markets.
Chart Positions
3 placements across 2 markets.