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enhttp://boardgameuniversity.comtomvasel@gmail.com (tomvasel@gmail.com)https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/f/3/4/8/f348fc33fe22348b/bgu-1400px.pngBoard Game UniversityTom VaselfalseThe Dice Towertomvasel@gmail.comepisodicnoBoard Game University Episode #47 - TC Petty IIIBoard Game University Episode #47 - TC Petty IIISat, 03 Dec 2016 18:56:32 +0000Today we interview TC Petty III]]>Today we interview TC Petty III]]>38:19falsefullBoard Game University Episode #46 - Gil HovaBoard Game University Episode #46 - Gil HovaSat, 12 Nov 2016 01:53:55 +0000Today we have Gil Hova on the show to talk about how he figured out the game industry.]]>Today we have Gil Hova on the show to talk about how he figured out the game industry.]]>33:56falsefullBoard Game University Episode # 45 - Chip BeauvaisBoard Game University Episode # 45 - Chip BeauvaisThu, 27 Oct 2016 07:00:00 +0000Today we interview Chip Beauvais.]]>Today we interview Chip Beauvais.]]>22:07falsefullBoard Game University Episode # 44 - Matt Riddle & Ben PinchbackBoard Game University Episode # 44 - Matt Riddle & Ben PinchbackFri, 14 Oct 2016 07:00:00 +0000Today we talk to Matt Riddle and Ben Pinchback about how they got to where they are in the industry.]]>Today we talk to Matt Riddle and Ben Pinchback about how they got to where they are in the industry.]]>32:39falsefullBoard Game University Episode # 43 - Chris KirkmanBoard Game University Episode # 43 - Chris KirkmanThu, 29 Sep 2016 07:00:00 +0000Today we talk to Chris Kirkman from Dice Hate Me Games and the State of Games Podcast.]]>Today we talk to Chris Kirkman from Dice Hate Me Games and the State of Games Podcast.]]>29:26falsefullBoard Game University Episode # 42 - Randy HoytBoard Game University Episode # 42 - Randy HoytThu, 15 Sep 2016 07:00:00 +0000Randy Hoyt from Foxtrot Games joins us to talk about his journey through the world of board game.]]>Randy Hoyt from Foxtrot Games joins us to talk about his journey through the world of board game.]]>36:30falsefullBoard Game University Episode # 41 - Scott AlmesBoard Game University Episode # 41 - Scott AlmesThu, 01 Sep 2016 07:00:00 +0000Today talk with Scott Almes about his path to success.]]>Today talk with Scott Almes about his path to success.]]>30:04falsefullBoard Game University Episode # 40 - Jay Cormier & Sen-Foong LimBoard Game University Episode # 40 - Jay Cormier & Sen-Foong LimThu, 18 Aug 2016 07:00:00 +0000Today we talk with the Bamboozle Brothers about their success.]]>Today we talk with the Bamboozle Brothers about their success.]]>39:14falsefullBoard Game University Episode # 39 - Michael CoeBoard Game University Episode # 39 - Michael CoeThu, 04 Aug 2016 07:00:00 +0000Today we talk with Michael Coe from Gamelyn Games.]]>Today we talk with Michael Coe from Gamelyn Games.]]>35:27falsefullBoard Game University Episode # 38 - Matt LeacockBoard Game University Episode # 38 - Matt LeacockThu, 21 Jul 2016 07:00:00 +0000For Episode Thirty-Eight we interview designer Matt Leacock.]]>For Episode Thirty-Eight we interview designer Matt Leacock.]]>25:35falsefullBoard Game University Episode # 37 -Bryan PopeBoard Game University Episode # 37 -Bryan PopeFri, 19 Dec 2014 05:32:45 +0000For our thirty-seventh episode, we talk to Bryan Pope, head of Arcane Wonders and designer of Mage Wars!]]>For our thirty-seventh episode, we talk to Bryan Pope, head of Arcane Wonders and designer of Mage Wars!]]>20:36falsefullBoard Game University Episode # 36 -Philip duBarryBoard Game University Episode # 36 -Philip duBarryFri, 28 Nov 2014 17:51:37 +0000For our thirty-sixth episode, we talk to Philip duBarry, author of games such as Revolution!]]>For our thirty-sixth episode, we talk to Philip duBarry, author of games such as Revolution!]]>17:22falsefullBoard Game University Episode # 35 - Jeff AndersonBoard Game University Episode # 35 - Jeff AndersonSun, 09 Nov 2014 12:47:26 +0000For our thirty-fifth episode, we talk to Jeff Anderson from www.boardgamegeek.com about running conventions.]]>For our thirty-fifth episode, we talk to Jeff Anderson from www.boardgamegeek.com about running conventions.]]>39:26falsefullBoard Game University Episode # 34 - Michael WebbBoard Game University Episode # 34 - Michael WebbSat, 26 Jul 2014 12:58:03 +0000For our thirty-fourth episode, we talk to Michael Webb from Alliance Games Distribution.]]>For our thirty-fourth episode, we talk to Michael Webb from Alliance Games Distribution.]]>26:23falsefullBoard Game University Episode # 33 - Jamey StegmaierBoard Game University Episode # 33 - Jamey StegmaierSat, 31 May 2014 21:09:04 +0000For our thirty-third episode, we talk to Jamey from Stonemaier games about his publishing and designer experience.]]>For our thirty-third episode, we talk to Jamey from Stonemaier games about his publishing and designer experience.]]>23:28falsefullBoard Game University Episode # 32 - Scott AldenBoard Game University Episode # 32 - Scott AldenFri, 09 May 2014 19:43:25 +0000For our thirty-second episode, we talk with Aldie from www.boardgamegeek.com]]>For our thirty-second episode, we talk with Aldie from www.boardgamegeek.com]]>30:11falsefullBoard Game University Episode # 31 - Nathan McNairBoard Game University Episode # 31 - Nathan McNairWed, 23 Apr 2014 18:03:04 +0000For our thirty-first episode, we talk with Nathan from Pandasaurus Games.]]>For our thirty-first episode, we talk with Nathan from Pandasaurus Games.]]>30:16falsefullBoard Game University Episode # 30 - Richard BlissBoard Game University Episode # 30 - Richard BlissFri, 28 Mar 2014 13:25:38 +0000Richard Bliss, of the Funding the Dream podcast, joins Tom for a spirited conversation about Kickstarter!]]>Richard Bliss, of the Funding the Dream podcast, joins Tom for a spirited conversation about Kickstarter!]]>50:08falsefullBoard Game University Episode # 29 - John WardBoard Game University Episode # 29 - John WardSat, 01 Mar 2014 14:04:02 +0000For our twenty-ninth episode, we talk with John Ward, excutive director of GAMA and Origins Game Fair.]]>For our twenty-ninth episode, we talk with John Ward, excutive director of GAMA and Origins Game Fair.]]>24:50falsefullBoard Game University Episode # 28 - Curt CovertBoard Game University Episode # 28 - Curt CovertFri, 31 Jan 2014 14:37:39 +0000For our twentieth-eigth episode, we talk to Curt Covert, designer of Cutthroat Caverns and head of Smirk & Dagger Games.]]>For our twentieth-eigth episode, we talk to Curt Covert, designer of Cutthroat Caverns and head of Smirk & Dagger Games.]]>25:42falsefullBoard Game University Episode # 27 - Lewis PulsipherBoard Game University Episode # 27 - Lewis PulsipherThu, 16 Jan 2014 22:34:13 +0000In our twenty-seventh episode, we talk to Lewis Pulsipher, designer of Britannia and author of Game Design: How to Creat Video and Tabletop Games, Start to Finish.]]>In our twenty-seventh episode, we talk to Lewis Pulsipher, designer of Britannia and author of Game Design: How to Creat Video and Tabletop Games, Start to Finish.]]>25:48falsefullBoard Game University Episode # 26 - Mary CouzinBoard Game University Episode # 26 - Mary CouzinFri, 20 Dec 2013 15:07:16 +0000For our twenty-sixth episode, I talk with Mary Couzin, founder of ChiTAG and the TAGgies. We talk about families and gaming, the Chicago Toy and Game Fair, and more!]]>For our twenty-sixth episode, I talk with Mary Couzin, founder of ChiTAG and the TAGgies. We talk about families and gaming, the Chicago Toy and Game Fair, and more!]]>24:16falsefullBoard Game University Episode # 25 - Seth HiattBoard Game University Episode # 25 - Seth HiattSat, 14 Dec 2013 13:15:38 +0000For our twenty-fifth episode, we interview Seth Hiatt, founder of Mayday Games - makers of card sleeves, Crokinole boards, and games!]]>For our twenty-fifth episode, we interview Seth Hiatt, founder of Mayday Games - makers of card sleeves, Crokinole boards, and games!]]>22:23falsefullBoard Game University Episode # 24 - Keith BlumeBoard Game University Episode # 24 - Keith BlumeFri, 06 Dec 2013 20:53:00 +0000For our twenty-fourth episode, we talk to Keith Blume about his time with Eagle Games, Gryphon Games, and now Queen Games. We're back!!]]>For our twenty-fourth episode, we talk to Keith Blume about his time with Eagle Games, Gryphon Games, and now Queen Games. We're back!!]]>29:01falsefullBoard Game University, coming back soon!Board Game University, coming back soon!Tue, 19 Nov 2013 01:18:13 +0000Yes, it's a two (maybe three) week hiatus. But we'll be back - hang on for more great interviews!]]>Yes, it's a two (maybe three) week hiatus. But we'll be back - hang on for more great interviews!]]>42falsefullBoard Game University Episode # 23 - Gordon LamontBoard Game University Episode # 23 - Gordon LamontWed, 06 Nov 2013 14:54:00 +0000For our twenty-third episode, we talk to Gordon Lamont, half of the team from Fragor games - designer of Shear Panic, Snow Tails, and more!]]>For our twenty-third episode, we talk to Gordon Lamont, half of the team from Fragor games - designer of Shear Panic, Snow Tails, and more!]]>28:31falsefullBoard Game University Episode # 22 - Jordan WeismanBoard Game University Episode # 22 - Jordan WeismanThu, 24 Oct 2013 13:35:36 +0000For our twenty-second episode, we talk to Jordan Weisman, creator of Battletech, Shadowrun, Mage Knight, and more!]]>For our twenty-second episode, we talk to Jordan Weisman, creator of Battletech, Shadowrun, Mage Knight, and more!]]>28:16falsefullBoard Game University Episode # 21 - Aldo GhiozziBoard Game University Episode # 21 - Aldo GhiozziThu, 17 Oct 2013 20:33:09 +0000For our twenty-first episode, we talk with Aldo Ghiozzi, head of Impressions Games Distribution Services. We talk about what Impressions is, and the gaming industry as a whole. ]]>For our twenty-first episode, we talk with Aldo Ghiozzi, head of Impressions Games Distribution Services. We talk about what Impressions is, and the gaming industry as a whole. ]]>26:28falsefullBoard Game University Episode # 20 - Devin LowBoard Game University Episode # 20 - Devin LowThu, 10 Oct 2013 12:58:20 +0000For our twentieth episode, we talk to Devin Low, designer of Legendary: Marvel, as well as a lead developer of Magic, Axis and Allies Miniatures and more!]]>For our twentieth episode, we talk to Devin Low, designer of Legendary: Marvel, as well as a lead developer of Magic, Axis and Allies Miniatures and more!]]>27:59falsefullBoard Game University Episode # 19 - Colby DauchBoard Game University Episode # 19 - Colby DauchThu, 03 Oct 2013 23:53:00 +0000For our nineteenth episode, we talk to Colby, designer of Summoner Wars and head of Plaid Hat Games]]>For our nineteenth episode, we talk to Colby, designer of Summoner Wars and head of Plaid Hat Games]]>26:23falsefullBoard Game University Episode # 18 - Bobby StickelBoard Game University Episode # 18 - Bobby StickelThu, 26 Sep 2013 12:18:14 +0000For our eighteenth episode, we take a look at GTS distribution, with Bobby Stickel explaining just how distribution works and its importance to the hobby.]]>For our eighteenth episode, we take a look at GTS distribution, with Bobby Stickel explaining just how distribution works and its importance to the hobby.]]>26:05falsefullBoard Game University Episode # 17 - Mike ElliottBoard Game University Episode # 17 - Mike ElliottThu, 19 Sep 2013 17:37:28 +0000For our seventeenth episode, we talk to Mike Elliott, designer of Lost Legends, Quarriors, Thunderstone, and more!]]>For our seventeenth episode, we talk to Mike Elliott, designer of Lost Legends, Quarriors, Thunderstone, and more!]]>25:42falsefullBoard Game University Episode # 16 - Susan McKinley RossBoard Game University Episode # 16 - Susan McKinley RossThu, 12 Sep 2013 11:09:07 +0000For our sixteenth episode, we talk to Susan, designer of Qwirkle and many other great games!]]>For our sixteenth episode, we talk to Susan, designer of Qwirkle and many other great games!]]>26:39falsefullBoard Game University Episode # 15 - Josh CappelBoard Game University Episode # 15 - Josh CappelSun, 25 Aug 2013 20:14:00 +0000For our fifteenth episode, we talk to Josh, designer of Wasabi and artist/graphic designer of many other games.]]>For our fifteenth episode, we talk to Josh, designer of Wasabi and artist/graphic designer of many other games.]]>21:28falsefullBoard Game University Episode # 14 - Christopher BadellBoard Game University Episode # 14 - Christopher BadellSun, 25 Aug 2013 19:36:00 +0000For our fourteenth episode, we talk to Christopher Badell, originator of Sentinels of the Multiverse and head of Greater than Games.]]>For our fourteenth episode, we talk to Christopher Badell, originator of Sentinels of the Multiverse and head of Greater than Games.]]>26:49falsefullNo show todayNo show todayThu, 22 Aug 2013 18:34:25 +0000Due to my travelling to Korea next week for ten days, no show today.
I'm very sorry! We got three great shows recorded and lined up for you over the next few weeks!
]]>Due to my travelling to Korea next week for ten days, no show today.
I'm very sorry! We got three great shows recorded and lined up for you over the next few weeks!
]]>falsefullBoard Game University Episode # 13 - MIchael MindesBoard Game University Episode # 13 - MIchael MindesMon, 12 Aug 2013 20:03:50 +0000For our thirteen episode, we talk to Michael, head of Tasty Minstrel Games]]>For our thirteen episode, we talk to Michael, head of Tasty Minstrel Games]]>25:52falsefullBoard Game University Episode # 12 - David MacKenzieBoard Game University Episode # 12 - David MacKenzieThu, 08 Aug 2013 14:36:01 +0000For our twelth episode, we talk to David, publisher of Clever Mojo Games and developer for Game Salute.]]>For our twelth episode, we talk to David, publisher of Clever Mojo Games and developer for Game Salute.]]>21:55falsefullBoard Game University Episode # 11 - Brad TaltonBoard Game University Episode # 11 - Brad TaltonThu, 01 Aug 2013 14:35:06 +0000For our eleventh episode, we talk to Brad, who is both a designer (Pixel Tactics, BattleCon) and a publisher - Level 99 Games.]]>For our eleventh episode, we talk to Brad, who is both a designer (Pixel Tactics, BattleCon) and a publisher - Level 99 Games.]]>18:24falsefullBoard Game University Episode # 10 - Geoff EngelsteinBoard Game University Episode # 10 - Geoff EngelsteinThu, 25 Jul 2013 13:09:14 +0000For our tenth episode, we talk to Geoff, who has done much co-designing with his children - including the popular Space Cadets game.]]>For our tenth episode, we talk to Geoff, who has done much co-designing with his children - including the popular Space Cadets game.]]>26:35falsefullBoard Game University Episode # 9 - Dice Tower PanelBoard Game University Episode # 9 - Dice Tower PanelFri, 12 Jul 2013 16:18:00 +0000This is a special "live" episode of Board Game University (which causes some microphone issues, sorry!). At the Dice Tower Convention 2013, Tom sits down with Robert Burke, Richard Launius, Bryan Pope, and Colby Dauch - to talk about board game designing. With live questions from the audience. And a bear!]]>This is a special "live" episode of Board Game University (which causes some microphone issues, sorry!). At the Dice Tower Convention 2013, Tom sits down with Robert Burke, Richard Launius, Bryan Pope, and Colby Dauch - to talk about board game designing. With live questions from the audience. And a bear!]]>55:27falsefullBoard Game University Episode # 8 - Rob DaviauBoard Game University Episode # 8 - Rob DaviauThu, 11 Jul 2013 13:13:33 +0000For our eight episode, Tom talks to Rob Daviau about his experiences working for Hasbro. They discuss Heroscape, Risk Legacy, and more!]]>For our eight episode, Tom talks to Rob Daviau about his experiences working for Hasbro. They discuss Heroscape, Risk Legacy, and more!]]>29:46falsefullBoard Game University Episode # 7- Stephen GlennBoard Game University Episode # 7- Stephen GlennSat, 29 Jun 2013 19:59:00 +0000For our seventh episode, we talk to designer Stephen Glenn, who produced games such as Balloon Cup and !st and Goal.]]>For our seventh episode, we talk to designer Stephen Glenn, who produced games such as Balloon Cup and !st and Goal.]]>21:20falsefullBoard Game University Episode # 6 - Mark KaufmannBoard Game University Episode # 6 - Mark KaufmannThu, 27 Jun 2013 14:17:43 +0000In this episode we talk to Mark from Days of Wonder about how that company went from small to where they are now - and how they decide to put out their games.]]>In this episode we talk to Mark from Days of Wonder about how that company went from small to where they are now - and how they decide to put out their games.]]>24:55falsefullBoard Game University Episode # 5 - Eric LangBoard Game University Episode # 5 - Eric LangThu, 20 Jun 2013 14:54:00 +0000For our fifth episode, we talk to Eric Lang, designer of Chaos in the Old World and Quarriors]]>For our fifth episode, we talk to Eric Lang, designer of Chaos in the Old World and Quarriors]]>22:55falsefullBoard Game University Episode # 4 - Andrew ParksBoard Game University Episode # 4 - Andrew ParksMon, 10 Jun 2013 17:36:00 +0000For our fourth episode, we talk to Andrew Parks, designer of Core Worlds and Camelot Legends]]>For our fourth episode, we talk to Andrew Parks, designer of Core Worlds and Camelot Legends]]>27:33falsefullBoard Game University Episode # 3 - Zev ShlasingerBoard Game University Episode # 3 - Zev ShlasingerThu, 06 Jun 2013 10:42:00 +0000For our third episode, we talk with Zev, founder of Z-man Games (Clash of Cultures, Agricola)]]>For our third episode, we talk with Zev, founder of Z-man Games (Clash of Cultures, Agricola)]]>22:05falsefullBoard Game University Episode # 2 - Jay LittleBoard Game University Episode # 2 - Jay LittleThu, 06 Jun 2013 10:40:58 +0000For our second episode, we talk with Jay Little, designer of games such as Blood Bowl Team Manager and X-wing Miniatures]]>For our second episode, we talk with Jay Little, designer of games such as Blood Bowl Team Manager and X-wing Miniatures]]>27:49falsefullBoard Game University Episode # 1 - Stephen BuonocoreBoard Game University Episode # 1 - Stephen BuonocoreThu, 06 Jun 2013 10:39:20 +0000In our first episode, we are joined by Stephen Buoncore, president of Stronghold Games (Survive, Core Worlds)]]>In our first episode, we are joined by Stephen Buoncore, president of Stronghold Games (Survive, Core Worlds)]]>28:22falsefull