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Episode 409
Revenant on BGG
•  0:00 – Intro / theme
•  0:37 – Opening chit chat 
•  3:25 – Breakfast catfish story + “Jerry embellishes” debate
•  7:48 – Funeral / coworker death / embellishing stories before people die
•  11:07 – Listener voicemail from Lindsay (400th episode congratulations + memories)
•  21:02 – Reactions to Lindsay’s message + movie ladder / trash movies / random media talk
•  23:56 – Origin of the podcast name + John Gets Games / early BGG stories
•  27:52 – “Turning a blind eye” digression + funeral attire rant
•  29:38 – Cloning / consciousness / Altered Carbon / Surrogates / death discussion
•  36:30 – Heroes, Lost, Battlestar Galactica, Star Trek: The Next Generation 
•  42:24 – Transition toward board games / music shaming / more Battlestar talk
•  46:35 / 46:46 – Revenant review begins
•  1:00:27 – Thunder Road: Vendetta as palate cleanser
•  1:02:52 – Tease for next episode (Ezra and Nehemiah) + sign-off
The Revenant discussion (the main game review the episode is named after) starts at approximately 46:35–46:46. Enjoy!!
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Episode 408
0:00 – Intro & Welcome
0:33 – Tea, Liquid Death & Fancy Waters Banter
1:45 – Introducing Ryan
2:00 – Ryan’s Personal Improvement Plan
3:09 – Community & Podcast Comfort
3:43 – Bowling, BGG Spring & Conventions
4:36 – Ryan’s Background & Life
5:47 – Raising a Big Family
8:18 – Sibling Dynamics & Parenting Reflections
10:56 – Sports vs. Broadway for Ryan’s Son
13:37 – Smoking & Barbecuing Meats
17:09 – Aging Hobbies, Therapy & Old References
18:13 – Actor Podcasts & In-Character Wishful Thinking
23:48 – Arm Wrestling Obsession
29:14 – Algorithm-Driven TV Discoveries
30:37 – Defining “Campy”
32:07 – One Piece Explained + Ted Lasso Vibes
35:50 – Genre Trends & Cultural Impact
38:24 – Zombie Apocalypse Daydreams
39:26 – Board Games: Ezra and Nehemiah
43:02 – Teaching Weight & Replay Concerns
46:33 – Collection Curation & Underplayed Gems
57:33 – Classic Beige Euros & Concordia
59:31 – Recent Award Winners
1:02:07 – Being Open to New Experiences
1:03:08 – Board Game Arena Stats
1:05:34 – Closing & Titles
1:06:28 – Outro

0:00 Intro & Welcome
0:19 Jerry’s Barber Crisis
4:24 Gaby’s Truck Driver Rant
6:40 Guest Sean joins + Basement / Teaching stories
11:39 Sean’s writing / unpublished novels
14:48 Fast & Furious fanfic brainstorm
19:11 SpaceCorp / Space Corps discussion starts
24:21 GMT Games collection talk
35:00 Weekly meetups, trick-taking, wife’s games
37:31 Under-the-radar / older euros (Jet Set, Airlines Europe, Pan Am)
43:49 Sean Franco name origin + Trainspotting
46:01 Plot holes, book vs movie adaptations
47:28 Iain Banks / Culture series
50:19 Dune, Lord of the Rings takes
55:02 Favorite films / Dark Knight trilogy / Planet of the Apes
1:01:25 Tom Hardy & Robert Pattinson praise
1:03:51 Wrapping up + Geekway to the West / St. Louis
1:06:44 Outro & Goodbyes
 
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Podcast Chapters – Board Game Snobs: Cysmic Distilleries
0:00 – Intro & Banter
Welcome, car washing, driving stories, near-misses, YouTube rabbit holes, cruises, flying anxiety, concerts, music tastes, Shazam, etc.
22:57 – Distilled
Full discussion and review of Distilled: market / distill / sell-age phases, push-your-luck card shuffle, money tightness, recipes, upgrades, set collection vs aging, ratings.
34:09 – Cysmic
Full discussion and review of (C-Y-S-M-I-C). Modular collapsing board, asymmetric factions, rocket-building / blueprints, action-card burn mechanic, combat, artifacts, player-count issues, theme delivery, overall rating.
56:01 – Outro
 

00:00 – Intro & episode overview (Moon Colony Bloodbath + Michelle interview note; audio quality warning)
03:01 – Moon Colony Bloodbath discussion begins 
13:19 – Clear rules overview of Moon Colony Bloodbath
17:07 – Deeper critique of Moon Colony Bloodbath (family vs. gamer game, comparisons)
19:53 – Galaxy Trucker comparison
24:22 – Designer & artist credits (Donald X. Vaccarino / Franz Vohwinkel)
26:14 – Spider-Man Noir 
34:19 – Transition to listener interview
34:33 – Interview with Michelle begins (noticeably improved audio)
1:06:09 – Michelle’s top 5 games (starts with #5)
1:06:24 – Codenames
1:08:04 – Decrypto
1:11:24 – Castles of Burgundy
1:12:49 – Civolution
1:16:35 – Terraforming Mars 
1:18:06 – Underwater Cities mention
1:21:31 – Twilight Imperium / Second Dawn for the Galaxy / Eclipse
1:23:26 – Arcs (Cole Wehrle)
1:25:56 – Moon Colony Bloodbath discussion with Michelle
1:39:52 – Ponzi Scheme recommendation
1:48:28 – Holding On: The Troubled Life of Billy Kerr
1:49:35 – Fog of Love mention
2:07:35 – Outro & closing
 
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Episode 404
BGS 2.0 is in full effect.
00:00 - Intro & Banter
01:13 - Everything Needs a Breather (Star Wars, Doctor Who, Star Trek)
01:35 - The Garbage Truck Story & Weak Stomach Tales
03:34 - Strong Imagination vs Reality
04:04 - Enrique’s Growth: Learning to Initiate & Connect
05:08 - Roll for Initiative & Therapist Logan
06:06 - Sustaining Connections vs Being a Homebody
07:55 - Progress & “Ya'aburnee” (Words from Other Languages)
08:38 - Nunchi: Reading the Room & Sensing Emotions
09:20 - Does Bubba Have Nunchi? Jerry’s Anomalies
10:56 - Gaby’s Strength: Matching the Mood & Making People Feel at Ease
13:10 - Mirroring People vs Being Yourself
15:43 - Transition to Board Games Weekend Recap
16:17 - Jerry’s Negotiation Style & “Making Jerry Lose”
17:39 - Zoo Vadis Trauma & Backstabbing Stories
20:14 - The Meta of Negotiation Games
23:49 - Moonrakers Drama & Jason’s Announcement
28:03 - Jerry Icing People Out for the Win
30:42 - Nemesis Retaliation Gameplay Story
32:22 - Tim’s Ruthless Oxygen Move
34:58 - Tim Abandons Everyone & Wins the Game
37:28 - Why Nemesis is a Top Game (Story + Mechanics)
40:24 - Comparing Nemesis, Lockdown & Legacy Games
43:10 - ARCS Campaign Discussion
45:22 - Upcoming Games (Revenant, Container, etc.) & Outro
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Episode 403
A new era begins. This episode reflects what the Snobs will be striving to do for the foreseeable future. A return to form one might say. Email your questions, thoughts, comments on this episode to boardgamesnobs@gmail.com
00:00 Intro & Con Recap
00:52 Listener Comments & Feedback
04:35 Podcast Future Plans & Direction
11:44 Games We Played at the Con
14:29 Stationfall Full Discussion
29:30 Food Talk and Stereotypes
39:40 The Forgotten Phones at Huddle House
48:30 Final Thanks & Goodbye

Episode 402
•  00:00 - Intro & Podcast Welcome
•  00:36 - Road Trip Setup: In the Terrain (Car)
•  01:57 - Recording Dangers & Louisiana Trooper Jokes
•  02:30 - World Cup, Europe Heat Wave & No AC
•  04:15 - Supergirl Movie Bombs During Heat Wave
•  05:23 - Heading to Louisiana Board Game Meetup
•  05:31 - Recent Games: Meeting Cameron & Xenon Profiteers
•  07:50 - Podcast Revival & Rekindling the Love
•  10:26 - Jerry’s Collection: 235 Games Counted by AI
•  12:53 - Games Brought to the Meetup (Heat, Thunder Road, Moonrakers, etc.)
•  14:00 - More Games Talk: Moon Colony Bloodbath, Scout, Love Letter
•  16:40 - Bubba’s Board Game Design Project
•  19:08 - Game Concept: Deep Fog, Lanterns & Nuanced Conversations
•  21:00 - AI, Math & Game Balancing (Python Simulations)
•  24:51 - AI’s Future in Board Game Design
•  28:47 - Lego Theory, Gender Differences in Play & Storytelling
•  34:33 - AI Hallucinations & Trust Issues
•  38:12 - Final Thoughts & Wrapping Up the Drive
 
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Episode 401
The Snobs discuss where the podcast goes from here. Please email your thoughts on the matter dear listeners at: boardgamesnobs@gmail.com
 
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The Snobs get off to a rough start but finally settle in and play a variety of games with the Snob crew, then they welcome in Mike and Dan of Sporadically Board with even more games and chaos. Finally Jerry and Gaby chime in on listener voicemails as they enjoy the praise and accolades from their adoring and adorable listeners. Enjoy!!
 
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