Five Games for Doomsday
Ben Maddox
Five games for Doomsday is a show in which people are thrust into a cabin in the woods but can only take five of their games with them. Which will they choose?Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.
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Apr 23, 2025 • 36min
News Flash-Jamey Stegmaier on Tariffs and his lawsuit
In this news flash, Ben talks to Jamey Stegmaier of Stonemaier Games about the impact of tariffs on board games and his decision to sue the president of the united states.Support the show hereBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.Support the show here
Apr 22, 2025 • 50min
Frank West on Tariffs
In this news flash Ben talks to the owner of The City of Games, Frank West about the tariffs and the challenges in production.Support the show hereBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.Support the show here
Apr 21, 2025 • 1h 15min
Harold Buchanan
This week's guest is the designer of Liberty or Death, Harold Buchanan. We talk about the energy industry, polemic versus history and running a game convention...but which games did he choose?Support the show here Empire of the Sun John Company Combat Commander Twilight Struggle Liberty or DeathBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.Support the show here
Apr 18, 2025 • 46min
News Flash-C D Hunter on Tariffs
Ben talks to lawyer Colin David Hunter on the tariffs and their impliactions. Support the show hereBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.Support the show here
Apr 17, 2025 • 1h 13min
News Flash-Jonny Pac on Final Frontier Games
In this news flash designer Jonny Pac discusses the situation at recently folded company Final Frontier Games from the perpective of someone who has worked with themSupport the show hereBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.Support the show here
Apr 16, 2025 • 24min
News Flash-Tariffs with Marc Specter of Grand Gamers Guild
Ben talks to Marc Specter of Grand Gamers Guild about the tariffs and the effects on the board game industry. Support the show hereBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.Support the show here
Apr 15, 2025 • 24min
News Flash-Board Game Tarrifs with Daniel Newman
In this news flash, Ben talks to Daniel Newman of Newmill Industries about the effects of the tariffs on a small, independent publisher.Support the show hereBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.Support the show here
Apr 15, 2025 • 55min
#Channel-Are We In A Slump
In this episode of the award winning #channel, Ben and Steve talk about sticking your nose in where it's not wanted(don't eat a German biscuit) and if board games are in a slump.Support the show hereBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.Support the show here
Apr 11, 2025 • 57min
Leiria Con 2025 Impressions
Ben and Steve go to Leiria Con and play some games. Where is Tabuletto though? Support the show hereBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.Support the show here
Apr 9, 2025 • 50min
The Spielworxx Bulletin-Live From Leiria Con 2025
In this episode of The Spielworxx Bulletin, Ben and Uli are joined by Ignacy Trzewiczek of Portal Games and Arnaud Charpentier of Matagot Games. We talk Leiria Con and the end of the board game industry. Support the show hereBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.Support the show here
