Podcast
The Spiel
Hosted by Stephen Conway · EN
A show about games and the people who love them
12episodes
Episodes
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Episode #468 - Precious Ludolution
1w ago02:45:40Tap to summarizeThis episode features a treasured collector's item and a game/science discussion that includes monkeys with machetes, impervious turtles, and sex starved moths.
Transcribe →Episode #467 - Nectarous Consent
Apr 3002:46:00Tap to summarizeRaise a glass and join the fun. This episode features segments with playful folks from Saskatchewan and Sydney: Scotch Council and My Favorite Game.
Transcribe →Episode #466 - A Lab, A Cave, and a Playground
Mar 3002:34:11Tap to summarizeDoug Richardson makes a triumphant return as co-host for Season 21, PLUS three new segments: Game Lab with Lucio Rodriguez, Spiel-lunking the Game Cave with Brynn Symington, and The Playground with James Englehardt.
Transcribe →Episode #465 - Coronation
Dec 2900:51:16Tap to summarizeIn our season finale, two award winning games earn our Meeple Crown for 2025. These games embody the essence of Major Fun and The Spiel of Approval. Congratulations to Fromage and Hot Streak!
Transcribe →Episode #464 - A Tale of Two Essens (with a side of haggis)
Nov 2903:36:47Tap to summarizeRick Hammerle and Katherine Rosland join the show to chat about our experiences at the world's largest game fair, plus a side quest to Scotland.
Transcribe →Episode #463 - Every Second Counts
Sep 3001:51:42Tap to summarizeChelsea Steenbock, Chair of Play with Your Food, joins me for a wide ranging conversation. We talk about how games have shaped our lives and how our passion for play enables us to build community and serve others.
Transcribe →Episode #462 - O Canada
Aug 2902:46:38Tap to summarizeTwo segments with two amazing Canadians - Matt Robertson and Roger Leroux. Plus a GenCon recap with Erwin and Gubbins.
Transcribe →Episode #461 - Origins, Closet, and a Home
Jun 2702:24:31Tap to summarizeA con report, a solo game about coming out, and big news brewing in the Spielaverse.
Transcribe →Episode #460 - Sold My Car
May 30, 202502:18:15Tap to summarizeOnion pie, killer aliens, and a car sold to fund a game convention.
Transcribe →Episode #459 - Iced Tea, Dog Rating, and Smooth Jazz
Apr 28, 202502:28:00Tap to summarizeBruce Voge chats about games based on ideas or topics that seem downright un-gamifiable. Toy maker Jason Hsieh tells us about his favorite game, What's the Point? Lucio Rodriguez shines the Back Shelf Spotlight on Heroscape, a genre bending battle game.
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