MeepleCore Podcast Episode 151 - Gencon 2025 games preview: we highlight over 30 games being released!
Release Date: 07/24/2025
MeepleCore Podcast Episode 162 - 10 Year Anniversary! Player interactions in board games, Emberheart and Questline reviews
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Host Tim Jennette (Metal Meeple), and co-hosts George Breden, James Fitzgerald, and Matt RoBear Welcome to our 10th anniversary episode! Today we're diving into player interaction in board games - has it diminished over time, what types do we like and dislike, and where is the hobby headed... Then we dive into our reviews of Questline and Emberheart and if they deserve a spot on your table. Please subscribe, leave a review on your favorite podcast app, follow us on social media, and email us your questions!
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MeepleCore Podcast Episode 161 - What defines a classic, AI in board games, Luthier, Stephens
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Host Tim Jennette (Metal Meeple), and co-hosts George Breden and James Fitzgerald. In this episode, we dive into the buzz around Ryan Dancey of AEG and his recent comments on AI in board gaming, tackle the big question: what actually defines a classic board game, and share our full reviews of Luthier and Stephens. Please subscribe, leave a review on your favorite podcast app, follow us on social media, and email us your questions!
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MeepleCore Podcast Episode 160 - Top 10 board games of 2025!
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Host Tim Jennette (Metal Meeple), and co-hosts George Breden and James Fitzgerald. Get ready to empty your wishlist (...and maybe your wallet lol)! In this episode, Tim, George, and James count down their Top 10 board games released in 2025. They dive into 30+ must-play titles that are guaranteed to take over your game nights. Whether you're hunting for your next obsession or just love hearing passionate gamers break it all down, this episode is packed with hype, surprises, and plenty of “I need that NOW” moments. Please subscribe, leave a review on your favorite podcast app,...
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MeepleCore Podcast Episode 159 - Here Lies, Wondrous Creatures, Etherstone, and more!
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Host Tim Jennette (Metal Meeple), and co-hosts George Breden and James Fitzgerald. In this episode we talk in depth about the board games Here Lies, Wondrous Creatures, and Etherstone. We have a fun new game where we try to guess which game bad review comments are talking about, and much more! Please subscribe, leave a review on your favorite podcast app, follow us on social media, and email us your questions!
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MeepleCore Podcast Episode 158 - Wispwood, Toy Battle, Black Angel and much more!
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Host Tim Jennette (Metal Meeple), and co-hosts George Breden and James Fitzgerald. In this episode we talk in depth about the board games Wispwood, Toy Battle, Black Angel and much more! Please subscribe, leave a review on your favorite podcast app, follow us on social media, and email us your questions!
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MeepleCore Podcast Episode 157 - Top 10 board games with interesting mechanisms
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Host Tim Jennette (Metal Meeple), and co-hosts George Breden and James Fitzgerald. In this episode we go through our Top 10 games with the most interestingly unique mechanisms, talk about random games we have been playing, and much more! Please subscribe, leave a review on your favorite podcast app, follow us on social media, and email us your questions!
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MeepleCore Podcast Episode 156 - Capcon 2025 recap, Tea Witches, Tea Garden, and more!
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Host Tim Jennette (Metal Meeple), and co-hosts George Breden and James Fitzgerald. In this episode James and George give us a recap on their experiences attending Capstone games first board gaming convention - Capcon. We highlight and discuss the board games Tea Witches, and Tea Garden. Talk about some other games we have been playing and much more! Please subscribe, leave a review on your favorite podcast app, follow us on social media, and email us your questions!
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MeepleCore Podcast Episode 155 - Timber Town, Up or Down, Creature Caravan and more!
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Host Tim Jennette (Metal Meeple) and co-hosts Sierra Jennette and Brian Jennette. In this episode we give our thoughts on the board games: Timber Town, Up or Down, Creature Caravan and more! Please subscribe, leave a review on your favorite podcast app, follow us on social media, and email us your questions!
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MeepleCore Podcast Episode 154 - Grand Central Skyport, How To Save A World, Sanctuary... and more!
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Host Tim Jennette (Metal Meeple), and co-hosts George Breden and James Fitzgerald. In this episode we give our thoughts on the board games: Grand Central Skyport, How To Save A World, Sanctuary... and more! Please subscribe, leave a review on your favorite podcast app, follow us on social media, and email us your questions!
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MeepleCore Podcast Episode 153 - Gencon 2025 recap, Star Explorer, Flip Toons
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Host Tim Jennette (Metal Meeple), and co-hosts George Breden and James Fitzgerald. Gencon 2025 is over and we finish our recap of the show! We also give our reviews for the board games Star Explorer and Flip Toons. Please subscribe, leave a review on your favorite podcast app, follow us on social media, and email us your questions!
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GenCon 2025 is bringing over 600 games to the table — and while you could try to check them all out... why not let us do the heavy lifting? In this episode, we dive into 30+ games that caught our eye — from exciting new releases to must-play demos. Whether you're planning your con or just love the hype, come geek out with us!
Please subscribe, leave a review on your favorite podcast app, follow us on social media, and email us your questions!