This episode James and Jeff take a look at No Man's Sky, the criticism it is has met, how it took over James' house, and whether or not they think it's a videogame that's worth your time and money.For show notes, comments or images for this p

51: Timeline Challenge

Jun 15th, 2016 42m 1s

This episode we take a look at Timeline Challenge - we give an overview of the game and then play it so you can hear how terrible we are at history.For show notes, comments or images for this podcast visit the show page for this episode: http

50: Boardgame Sports Part 5

Jun 8th, 2016 34m 20s

Please note: we make reference to our Patreon in this episode but have since decided to discontinue it.This episode we conclude our look at boardgame sports, discussing everything from roller derby to wrestling. We also pause to consider the

49: Big Pharma and Factorio

May 25th, 2016 25m 37s

Please note: we make reference to our Patreon in this episode but have since decided to discontinue it.This episode James and Jeff look at two videogames attempting to mesmerize us with their conveyor belts - Big Pharma and Factorio.For sho

48: Boardgame Sports Part 4

May 6th, 2016 37m 25s

This episode James and Jeff make it further along the boardgame sports alphabet, looking at such diverse sports as golf, greyhound racing, horse racing, hunting, hockey, motorcycle racing, mountain climbing and the Olympics!For show notes, co

47: Greedy Greedy Goblins, Knit Wit

Apr 29th, 2016 26m 56s

This week James and Jeff take a look at two recent family games, Greedy Greedy Goblins and Knit Wit.For show notes, comments or images for this podcast visit the show page for this episode: http://www.breakingdads.com/epic-gumdrop/eg-pod/ep-4

46: Boardgame Sports Part 3

Apr 22nd, 2016 44m 45s

This week James and Jeff hurry hard to cast a net over a few more boardgame sports in part 3 of their series. Please note that each episode in this series can be enjoyed independently.For show notes, comments or images for this podcast visit

45: Boardgame Sports Part 2

Apr 15th, 2016 38m 35s

This episode James and Jeff hop on their penny farthings and make an old fashioned podcast filled with part two of boardgame sports.For show notes, comments or images for this podcast visit the show page for this episode: http://www.breakingd

44: Slime Rancher, Kona, Minecraft Update

Apr 8th, 2016 25m 42s

This episode James and Jeff take a look at a few family-friendly first person games, Slime Rancher and Kona. As well, we talk about that Minecraft Combat Update that has consumed our houses.For show notes, comments or images for this podcast

43: Patchwork Stronghold

Apr 1st, 2016 33m 37s

This episode James and Jeff look at two wonderful 2-player boardgames, the delightful Patchwork and the destructive Stronghold 2nd ed.For show notes or photos for this podcast visit the show page for this episode: http://www.breakingdads.com/

42: Boardgame Sports Part I

Mar 11th, 2016 43m 39s

This episode Jeff and James go long and swing high as they race to tell the story of boardgame sports. This is the first of a multi-part series and covers Aerial Racing, American Football - Gridiron, Athletics - Track and Field, Australian Foot

41: Boardgame Cities & Countries

Mar 4th, 2016 33m 53s

This episode Jeff and James look at the variety and numbers of cities and countries used as boardgame settings.For show notes or photos for this podcast visit the page for this episode: http://www.breakingdads.com/epic-gumdrop/eg-pod/ep-41-bo

40: 504

Feb 26th, 2016 31m 42s

This episode Jeff and James discuss 504, Friedemann Friese's massive, wonderful and slightly intimidating boardgame.For show notes or photos for this episode visit the page for this episode: http://www.breakingdads.com/epic-gumdrop/eg-pod/ep-

39: Boardgame Cthulhu

Feb 19th, 2016 50m 27s

This episode Jeff and James try to stay sane while investigating the history of Cthulhu in boardgames.For show notes or MADNESS, MADNESS EVERYWHERE visit www.breakingdads.com

38: Boardgame Vampires

Feb 12th, 2016 36m 37s

This episode Jeff and James hunt down and put a few stakes in a specific topic: boardgame vampires.For show notes or strategies on how to deal with the undead visit www.breakingdads.com

37: Boardgames 2016

Feb 5th, 2016 55m 13s

This week Jeff and James look ahead at a few anticipated boardgame titles of 2016, as well as discuss some of the themes in the games and industry.For show notes, links, videos or new game smell visit www.breakingdads.com

36: 2015 in Boardgames

Jan 29th, 2016 33m 40s

This week Jeff and James look back at themes and specific titles from the vastness that was 2015 in boardgames.For show notes, links, videos or database fatigue visit www.breakingdads.com

35: Scrabble

Jan 22nd, 2016 26m 6s

This episode Jeff and James look at the story behind Scrabble, and Jeff tries to impress James with misspelled words containing silent qs.For show notes, links, videos or horrifying autocorrects visit www.breakingdads.com

34: Caylus

Jan 15th, 2016 41m 42s

This episode Jeff and James look back at Caylus, the now classic worker placement game that never fails to tickle your brain. Regardless of your opinions on monarchy.For show notes, links, videos or prestige points visit www.breakingdads.com

33: The Speicherstadt

Jan 8th, 2016 33m 50s

This episode we look back at a quick and tense bidding game that still often joins our game nights, Stefan Feld's The Speicherstadt.For show notes, links, videos or used candy wrappers visit www.breakingdads.com

32: Let's Play

Dec 18th, 2015 29m 53s

This episode Jeff and James discuss the Let's Play, and James opens up about how emotionally and intellectually crushing it is to be defeated, and mocked, by a child.For show notes, links, videos or bits of lint visit www.breakingdads.com

31: Twister

Dec 11th, 2015 29m 56s

This episode we take a deep huff of the offgassing vinyl and send our gaze back over at Twister.For show notes, extended info, links to stuff we are talking about or Let's Play videos visit www.breakingdads.com

30: Twelve Days of Boardgames

Dec 4th, 2015 43m 12s

This episode we look at 12 great boardgames that make wonderful gifts for almost anyone (who already has a predisposition for fun).For show notes, extended info, links to stuff we are talking about or Let's Play videos visit www.breakingdads.

29: Christmas Boardgames 2015

Nov 27th, 2015 50m 14s

This episode of the podcast Jeff and James run down a lovingly curated list of possible games for you to buy as gifts (or add to your own Christmas list) this holiday season. We would like to assure you in advance that our list is not erratic o

28: Battleship

Nov 20th, 2015 21m 54s

This episode of the podcast Jeff and James take a look at the classic popular game Battleship, pausing to consider its history and gameplay before firing blindly at each other.For show notes, extended info, links to stuff we are talking about