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Sporadically Board with Mike and Dan

Mike and Dan·Hosted by Mike DiLisio and Dan Hughes·100 episodes

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Mike DiLisio and Dan Hughes plus a special guest talk about board games, card games, and anything else that catches their eye.

Why listen

Sporadically Board with Mike and Dan is for board game fans who like their hobby talk loose, funny, and full of personality. Mike DiLisio and Dan Hughes mix tabletop chat with guests from the board game world, convention stories, music tangents, travel, and self-aware nonsense. It is less a polished review show than a recurring hangout with two well-connected hobby friends who are comfortable letting the conversation wander.

Episodes

1 hr 17 min
Apr 27, 2026Episode 128
Our worst one yet.

Could this be the most low effort podcast we've ever recorded? I'm not sure, as I haven't even listened to it to edit it. Is it also a epsiode where we shamelessly ask for your vote for the Golden Geek Award -  even though we blatently do not deserve it in the slightest? Yes.  Yes it is. Vote here. https://boardgamegeek.com/goldengeek

1 hr 23 min
Mar 24, 2026Episode 127
Road trips and bull sharks

Let 'em say we're crazy, I don't care 'bout that Put your hand in my hand, baby, don't ever look back Let the world around us just fall apart Baby, we can make it if we're heart to heart And we can build this dream together Standing strong forever Nothing's gonna stop us now And if this world runs out of gamers We'll still have each other Nothing's gonna stop us Nothing's gonna stop us now

1 hr 29 min
Feb 4, 2026Episode 126
Straightedge and fancy free.

Prepare your ear holes! In this episode we talk about board games, and music.  But mostly music.  And obviously the relentless march through time until our inevitable deaths.

1 hr 20 min
Nov 29, 2025Episode 125
Mushroom Toast

Here's another podcast episode for your delightful ear holes.  Never say we don't give you nothin'.

59 min
Sep 29, 2025Episode 124
The second episode this month???!

As mentioned in the podcast - any thumbs you can throw at the listing on I Made You a Mixtape BGG Essen entry would be increadibly greatfully recieved.  Here is the link: https://boardgamegeek.com/geekpreview/78/spiel-essen-25-preview?parentitem=11969 And just in case you fancy buying the game - it's now available to buy at allplay.com https://www.allplay.com/board-games/i-made-you-a-mixtape/ And here ends the shameless shilling.

1 hr 57 min
Sep 13, 2025Episode 123
An eventful week for the SpoBo chaps

I Made you a Mixtape reaches backers AND Mike and Dan get to game together at the Dice Tower Retreat.  Thats more activity that this podcast has had since Mike broke the news that he had joined the Dice Tower and dan chased a rabbit around a car park! Also - Happy 40th Birthday to our favorite Bruce! (apart from Springsteen and Willis.  And Campbell. And Lee, Dickinson and Forsyth - Mike doesn't actually know who that last one is but he strangely still prefers him). Buy I Made You a Mixtape HERE!! https://www.allplay.com/board-games/i-made-you-a-mixtape/

1 hr 21 min
Aug 25, 2025Episode 122
Florida, Apple Pie, and Hootie and the Blowfish

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1 hr 30 min
Jul 14, 2025Episode 121
Grumpy Old Men

Mike and Dan talk about cars, the internet, and board games.  It truely is as scintilating an episode as it sounds.

1 hr 24 min
May 25, 2025Episode 120
Lets go to Japan

Mike just flew in from Japan and boy are his arms tired. As well as taking about his trip we discuss the production copy of I Made You a Mix Tape, dan's exciting adventures decorating his bathroom, and probably some other stuff - to be honest it's all a bit of a blur. Download it while it's hot!

1 hr 51 min
Apr 21, 2025Episode 119
Tilting at Windmills and Tariffs, with Jeff Knapp

Dan and Mike are joined by Jeff from Tabletop toolbox (and the Dice Tower) to talk about the usual claptrap. You can find Jeff's youtube channel here: https://youtu.be/2Irh8VHPDxU?si=Jp-l9MTl2pkkiIrz

1 hr 33 min
Feb 23, 2025Episode 118
Substack, Social Media, and going to Japan - With Max Davie

Mike, Max, and Dan solve all the conundrems of the universe.

1 hr 17 min
Jan 20, 2025Episode 117
One for the surviving bacteria

All right stop, collaborate and listen Dan and Mike are back with the brand-new invention Something, grabs a hold of us tightly Flow like a harpoon daily and nightly Will it ever stop? Yo, we don't know Turn off the lights and we'll glow To the extreme we rock a mic like a vandal Light up a stage and wax a chump like a candle Dance go rush to the speaker that booms We're killing your brain like a poisonous mushroom Deadly when we play a dope melody Anything less than the best is a felony Love it or leave it you better gang way You better hit bull's eye the kid don't play And if there was a problem, yo, we'll solve it Check out the hook while our DJ revolves it

1 hr 13 min
Nov 10, 2024Episode 116
Fake Octopuses with Carl Robinson

Look, before anyone starts - I looked it up and the plural of octopus is octopuses - so don't come here with your knock-off latin and claim it's "octopi". Now that's out of the way, On this episode of Sporadically Board we are joined by Kelp-Boy himself, Carl Robinson (or Karl Robinson, as I like to call him).  He's talking to us about his experiences with the scammers and ne'er-do-wells who have been selling fake copies of his extremely successful game, Kelp. We also talk about other stuff - some of which is board game related and some of which isn't. One thing we do talk about (but not too much) is the kickstarter fro the game Mike and I designed: I Made You a Mixtape. There's only a few days left on the kickstarter campaign, so if you were thinking of backing it - then there's no better time to do so than now! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/cabbagedan/i-made-you-a-mixtape Thanks for listening!

1 hr 14 min
Oct 28, 2024Episode 115
Traveling with Matthew Jude

Sometimes life gets so busy that you let time get away from you, and realize that it's been far too long since you've had a proper chat with a friend. Such has been the case with our guest who's been part the show since the very beginning, the lovely Matthew Jude. Quick hugs and hurried greetings at conventions aside, it's been a while since we've been able to spend a dedicated amount of time chatting with Matthew. Well, THAT ENDS NOW! On this very special episode of Blossom, Matthew chats with us about his love of travel on his own terms. In addition to his stellar work in board gaming, he also has a travel focused YouTube channel, Yesland, which you can visit here: https://youtube.com/@yeslandtravel?si=8Kina8ybhhlI6eKv In addition to our discussion of world travels, we discuss: Stand up desks Desk trampolines Bad backs UK and US music number ones Also, our game I Made You a Mixtape is NOW LIVE on Kickstarter! Please visit our Kickstarter page and check it out. Maybe even back it. Maybe even back multiple copies. Joking aside, we'd really love it if you could spread the word about it. This is the most powerful marketing we can afford with our budget of zero dollars, and it's so incredibly powerful. https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/cabbagedan/i-made-you-a-mixtape

1 hr 1 min
Oct 8, 2024Episode 114
Mike Just Realized That He Never Named The Last One

Hello everyone! While uploading this, I realized that I never named the last one. I'm taking suggestions on what the official title of Episode 113 should be. Leave those suggestions in the comments below. Also, here's another one! It discusses the Dice Tower Retreat. I remember very little about this recording since I've been to Las Vegas and Europe for over two weeks, and I just got home. It was recorded before I left. I'm pretty tired, and at this point I don't trust myself not to type something incoherent.  I remember this much: We talked about the Dice Tower Retreat. Dan and Evan were there. Jerry was there. Gaby wasn't. We played games. I'm tired.

1 hr 26 min
Sep 23, 2024Episode 113
Episode 113:

WARNING: Mike is not on this episode. Dan is left to host for himself. The results are predictable. Thankfully we have TWO guests to compensate!   Super-designer Frank West is here! We're especially appreciative as he's knees deep in the Kickstarter campaign for his upcoming game, Emberleaf! also, Super-human Luke Prior is here! We're especially appreciative as he's knees deep in spotted dick. Also, he works for Gamefound.   As I wasn't in this episode, I have no idea what they talked about. Dan also left me no notes. I'm listening as I write this. So far, they've talked about: German potatoes Watching Monty Python films for free on slot machines The Gang Luke's degenerate gambling habit Ok, that's all I have time for. I need to get this out to your yearning earholes. I do know that the jist of the conversation revolves around crowdfunding. Speaking of, you really should check out Frank's cracking new game Emberleaf! (I played it at AireCon NW, and really enjoyed it): https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/tcokgame/emberleaf Also, if you'd be so kind as to check out the upcoming Kickstarter project, I Made You a Mixtape, designed by myself and Dan we'd greatly appreciate it. Click on "Notify Me on Launch" for extra brownie points! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/cabbagedan/i-made-you-a-mixtape

55 min
Sep 9, 2024Episode 112
AireCon Gets Yanked

The Yanks take over Manchester, England and things will never be the same! In this episode, Mike and Dan talk about: AireCon NW British Airways Them Prices (I assume. I can't remember exactly, but it's not like Dan WON'T complain about the cost of things) Meal Deals The fact that Boot's has the bougiest meal deals The superiority of Starbars Games? Also, we have the newest of our "Educating Evan" segments, where Dan's son Evan joins us to discuss his experiences at the convention. All of this, plus shilling. Speaking of, please check out the Kickstarter Preview page for the upcoming game Mike and Dan designed, "I Made You a Mixtape", and click the Notify button: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/cabbagedan/i-made-you-a-mixtape Play the game NOW on Tabletop Simulator (multiplayer and solo): https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2897477042 Check out the Massive Asterisk Publisher Web Site: https://massiveasterisk.com

1 hr 12 min
Aug 23, 2024Episode 111
LIVE From AireCon!

Welcome to a VERY SPECIAL EPISODE of Sporadically Board. AireCon NW has just ended, and while Dan drove home with nary a care, Mike braved the horrors of British Airways and the Manchester Airport to eventually get home to the US. His luggage arrived days later. While at AireCon, Dan put together a cracking quiz show where Mike, Zee and Camilla (from The Dice Tower) represented the United States against the entire UK represented by Dan's ridiculous questions and the audience.  This battle of cultural knowledge was as hard fought and underhanded as you can imagine.  WHO answered the diabolical questions the best? WHAT was Mike doing with a slide whistle? WHERE were the Yorkshire puddings? WHEN will we be allowed to re-enter the UK? All of these questions answered and more on this SPECIAL LIVE EPISODE of Sporadically Board!

53 min
Aug 11, 2024Episode 110
Quantity Over Quality

Can you believe it? We said we were going to do something, and we've actually stuck to it for a few episodes. You're going to need to rent a storage shed to contain all of the entertainment you're getting from us. In this episode we discuss: Gen Con AireCon Chaka Khan The Wrath of Khan There was a lot of other stuff too, but I don't want to spoil it for you. Also we recorded it yesterday, and I've forgotten most of it. PANDERING PLAZA: Please visit the Kickstarter preview page for Mike and Dan's upcoming board game, "I Made You a Mixtape" and click on the "Notify Me on Launch" button. I Made You a Mixtape Kickstarter Preview Page Visit our cool new website at: www.massiveasterisk.com

48 min
Jul 31, 2024Episode 109
The One About The Kickstarter

Hold onto your hats as we're releasing podcasts thick and fast at the moment (well, this is the second this month anyway).  And in this episode we finally able to announce the date of our Kickstarter for "I Made You a Mixtape" - the game that Mike and I have been working on for the past two years.  Hurrah! If you would like to follow the project on Kickstater (and we would really really appreciate it if you did)  then you can do so by following this link: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/cabbagedan/i-made-you-a-mixtape You can also see some of the fantastic art that Gary has done by taking a look at our website here: https://massiveasterisk.com/ And you can join the fun and keep up with all the updates on the game on our I Made You a Mixtape Facebook group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/imadeyouamixtape  That's a lot of links - but everyone is a doozy.

50 min
Jul 21, 2024Episode 108
Metropolitan Elites

NEW FORMAT ALERT: In an attempt to always be on the cutting edge of podcast technology, Dan and I are trying a new format for the podcast. Don't worry, the same rambling, nonsensical claptrap you know and loathe remains, but it's just more condensed! NOW you can experience Mike and Dan in shorter bursts, more often. [pause for innuendo] We begin this new adventure here, at episode 108. To be honest, there's so much entertainment packed into these 50 minutes that it would have been irresponsible for us to have gone on any longer. We care about you, the listener, too much to give you more than these 50 minutes of jam packed, razor honed genius. And as a bonus, we'll be back with episode 109 sooner than you'd expect!

1 hr 7 min
Jun 22, 2024Episode 107
Getting Down to the Business End of Business

As you know, Dan and I like to keep things light and frothy in most circumstances (it's also the way Dan prefers his Venti, Quad, Half-Caff, Non-Fat, No Foam, Extra Hot, Peppermint, White Chocolate Mocha with Light Whip, 2 Pumps of Sugar-Free Vanilla, 1 Pump of Classic, a Dash of Cinnamon, a Splash of Soy Milk, Double Blended, with Chocolate Drizzle on Top and a Light Dusting of Matcha Powder order at Starbucks).   But on rare occasions, we need to get down to BUSINESS. You may not realize this, but Dan and I are very serious BUSINESS people. And in this topsy-turvy world, what can you depend on if not for BUSINESS?  In this episode we discuss: BUSINESS

2 hr 4 min
May 26, 2024Episode 106
Fauxgels, Goulash and the (Taylor) Reinerssance

We used to have guests on this podcast quite regularly. Then we didn't. Such are the vagaries of life. But sometimes. Sometimes you run across someone who's artistic vision is so pure and unsullied that you simply must invite them onto your podcast so that you can shove them back towards the mainstream, and crush any artistic joy they once had. Our guest this episode is the wonderful Taylor Reiner, who is the creator of the "Taylor's Trick Taking Table" You Tube channel that focuses on trick taking games from around the world. Taylor is also a rising star in game design and development, with two games currently published, Short Zoot Suit and Of What's Left. Also soon to release is Seer's Catalog from Bezier Games. On this episode we discuss: Social Security Numbers Goulash Fast talkers Bagels Ice cream But mostly goulash As a bonus, Taylor and I include a top 3 for Dan's benefit. It's called, "Top 3 Games for People who are Fightened and Confused by Trick Taking Games". For more information about Taylor, check out his channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@ClaudeAndTaylor Join Myself and Dan at AireCon NW! (also Zee and Camilla, I guess) 16-18th August 2024 - Manchester Get tickets here! https://acnw.airecon.co.uk/

1 hr 34 min
Apr 27, 2024Episode 105
5: Return of the Mailbag (Redux)

Sound the trumpets! Ring the bells! Trim the hedges! Yes, it's time for another incomparable, inconceivable, incompetent epidode of Sporadically Board.   LISTEN - as Dan quizzes Mike about hip new phrases buzzing around the zeitgeist. YEARN - as Dan discusses the pleasures of cheese on Christmas Cake. QUIVER - as Mike elucidates on why he wants to be a guava. GENUFLECT - to the mailbag altar, spilling its contents all over the Internet. WEEP - at the omission of A Few Acres of Rubbish.

1 hr 38 min
Apr 27, 2024Episode 105
Return of the Mailbag

Sound the trumpets! Ring the bells! Trim the hedges! Yes, it's time for another incomparable, inconceivable, incompetent epidode of Sporadically Board.   LISTEN - as Dan quizzes Mike about hip new phrases buzzing around the zeitgeist. YEARN - as Dan discusses the pleasures of cheese on Christmas Cake. QUIVER - as Mike elucidates on why he wants to be a guava. GENUFLECT - to the mailbag altar, spilling its contents all over the Internet. WEEP - at the omission of A Few Acres of Rubbish.

1 hr 43 min
Mar 25, 2024Episode 104
The Mike Dilisio AireCon, also with The Dice Tower

Dan and I are known for our encyclopedic knowledge of most things in life. Board games? Sure. Puddings? Absolutely. Mechanical Engineering? Obviously. What many people don't realize is that we are also experts in AI technology and the societal and moral implications therein. Well, after this episode, there will be no question. Honorary Doctorates will assuredly be forthcoming. In addition to that, in this episode we also cover: "Horse or Human": Dan's new game show, soon airing on Netflix, with host Carrot Top. Minecraft: The new hotness. Mr. Beast: King of Tik-Tok Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson: A very real boxing match. The Luddite Movement: Rage Against the Machine. AireCon and Dice Tower West Whew. That's most podcast's content for an entire year. Our generosity knows no limits.

1 hr 47 min
Feb 4, 2024Episode 103
Cross Coastal Con Chat: Including a MAJOR EXCLUSIVE ANNOUNCEMENT!

Can it be so soon? It seems like only 2 months ago that a Sporadically Board episode came crashing through the Internet to wash over your earholes in a soothing wave. Well, it's true. We're back, and we come to you with a MAJOR EXCLUSIVE ANNOUNCEMENT!  You, our beloved listeners, are being given a worldwide exclusive announcement before it gets revealed to the teeming masses of the ignorant. You, just by virtue of having impeccable taste in podcasts, will be able to tease, infuriate, and frustrate your friends and loved ones by withholding this major announcement and holding it over their heads like an informational Sword of Damocles. If that wasn't enough, we also discuss such hot button topics as: The Suffragette Movement David Bowie The flu and bronchitis The Dice Tower Cruise Rat infested cottage vacations Sean, Ronan and Mike vs. Dan, Matthew and Richard in a steel cage death match ...and so much more!  All of this, plus A Few Acres of Rubbish. Here is the incredibly long link to the Cora Quest: Keep on Questing! contest discussed in the episode: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd3oepo754SX-k751DmlhuMMZGFQgUx7RMVPkTneupsVggCfQ/viewform?fbclid=IwAR1pSxDv5oIPpyp5EJpLLneqCe41oNhGXdQ32nEHH5LjRQPHJeNqprKIfA4

1 hr 52 min
Dec 6, 2023Episode 102
Kentucky Derby Special - with The Board Game Snobs

This episode was DEMANDED by the entire Board Game Snobs Community, and let me tell you, that guy was super annoying. Gaby and Jerry join us to talk about... ...honestly I have no idea. We played a couple of game shows, one by Dan and one by Jerry.  We talked about Jerry living in an area known primarily for death. We proposed ridiculous insurance claim scenarios for Gaby. Dan talked about windshield screens, whatever those are. I'm sure I talked about stuff. Also, Jerry got progressively more affected by all the Kentucky Derbys. All this, plus we almost talked about board games. Co-Starring: A Few Acres of Rubbish. With Special Guest Star: Ricardo Montalban

1 hr 49 min
Oct 17, 2023Episode 101
Don't Worry, Kelp is on the Way - with Carl Robinson

After the multimedia extravaganza that was Episode 100, we keep the fireworks going by inviting first time guest and first time designer Carl Robinson. Carl has designed Kelp, a two-player asymmetrical game that offers players a unique opportunity to delve into the natural world of Pyjama Sharks and Common Octopuses, set in a South African kelp forest. Those were absolutely my words alone, and not a cut and paste from Board Game Geek. In addition to discussing the story behind that game, Dan, Carl and Mike have a wide ranging conversation that includes, but isn't limited to: Dan's impressions of this year's Essen Spiel which he absolutely did not attend. Mike and Carl's impressions of this year's Essen Spiel which they absolutely did attend. Kendal Mint Cake. Urinal Cakes, plus bonus toilet discussion. Extra bonus toilet serenades. Teaching children how to play Poirot. How people in the North of England count sheep. All of this, plus Dan's Soundtrack game, A Few Acres of Rubbish, and a disgusting amount of board game discussion. For more information about Kelp, check out https://kelpgame.com/ Kelp Preview Kickstarter Page: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/wonderbowgames/kelp-shark-vs-octopus-2-player-asymmetrical-game Launches November 7th

1 hr 30 min
Sep 18, 2023Episode 99
Magically Delicious

Episode 99. You know how sometimes when there's some kind of big numerical milestone looming on a podcast, the episode just before it is a lackluster placeholder type of episode? Well, we were going to do that but Gaby was unavailable, so instead Dan and I come to you with this episode that is chock full of spicy, saucy, sassy, succulent, spectacular content. Also, lots of poop talk.   Tune in to hear... A BRAND NEW game that Dan actually prepared beforehand! A new segment called, "Talkin' Beer Here with Dan Hughes" Where Dan formulates his ideas. Duty Free Shops, and their infringement on our freedoms. TONS of discussion about Ireland: Dan's recent trip there, and his thoughts on prices. More thoughts on prices. Museums. Prices. Amphibious boats. Tipping in Dublin. Or lack thereof. Prices. Why everyone in the UK dips their chips in Guinness beer. Some game talk! A Few Acres of Rubbish.

1 hr 50 min
Aug 12, 2023Episode 98
Flipping Lorcana For Cold Hard Bathroom Tiles

Well, what do you know? Another freshly baked episode comes piping hot out of the SpoBo oven, and it's ready for your hungry ears. I'd blow on it first if I were you, but I'll also understand if you're willing to char your canals if you just can't wait. In this episode, Mike and Dan discuss: Dan's bathroom renovation Dan's family vacation to Canterbury Dan's 5 star meal in Canterbury Uncle Ben's Mexican Rice (see above) 2 Falafel (see above above) Mike's globetrotting Gen Con Dan's can't miss plan to pay for his bathroom renovation (see way above) by flipping Lorcana cards All of this, PLUS everyone's favorite game, Brown Bread, and A Few Acres of Rubbish!

1 hr 26 min
Jul 17, 2023Episode 97
Educating Evan

Episode 97! Three away from a major milestone. Although as we've said in the past, that number is slightly suspect in the sense that every one of our episodes is at least 4 times the length of our "peers". Also, we pack more into a single episode than our "peers" will in a year. Speaking of packing it in, in this episode we cover: Pirate Dads Sweet, Sweet New Merchandise and Logo Gen Con Preview Discussion Educating Evan Hughes on classic games Chest Hair I'd like to see our "peers" cover that amount of material in their "shows". And that's not even mentioning our audience favorite "Brown Bread" game show. Take that "peers".   The fantastic Sporadically Board merch store mentioned in the episode: https://sirmeeple.com/collections/sporadically-board

1 hr 44 min
Jun 12, 2023Episode 96
Take a Bow with guest Kirsten Lunde

Dan and Mike are recording with alarming frequency these days. Frankly, it seems suspicious if you ask me. However, as I'm one of the people participating and since I have no ulterior motive that I'm comfortable divulging, you'll all just have to go with us and enjoy the ride. And what a ride it is! On this episode, Dan and Mike discuss: The lie that is castor sugar. Why Dan's scones taste tangier than they should. The relationship between game designers and publishers. Also, we have a very special guest aboard: Kirsten Lunde! Kirsten discusses her upcoming symphony themed board game, Ovation (https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/326264/ovation), and talks about her move from the United States to New Zealand. Also, Kirsten retains her cool amidst Dan's stubborn refusal to pronounce her name correctly. All of this, plus A Few Acres of Rubbish! More information for Ovation here: https://ovationboardgame.com/

1 hr 53 min
May 30, 2023Episode 95
You've Got Some Nerve - with Ben Maddox

Hot off the presses, here's episode 95! We invite special guest Ben Maddox of the fantastic Five Games For Doomsday podcast along for the ride, and what a ride it is. On this episode we discuss: Care Bears. The 2023 Spiel des Jahres Nominations. Mike's Root Canal. The many podcasts involving the participants that have lost the BGG Golden Geek Award, and how ultimately, the common denominator among them is Dan. Ben's new venture into RPGs, discussing both 1,000 Year Old Vampire, and also the upcoming project he's writing. All of this, plus A Few Acres of Rubbish! Find all things Ben at: https://fivegamesfordoomsday.com

1 hr 10 min
May 7, 2023Episode 94
Coronations and Comic Books

In this episode, Mike and Dan discuss the Coronation of the King of England, (including Dan's taxes being used to fund it), and Free Comic Book Day!   We also discuss importing board games from parts of the world we don't live in, and mass market thriller novels.   You wanted your episdoes more frequent? Well, be careful what you ask for. Pretty soon we'll be like the Board Game Snobs and recording our shopping lists.

1 hr 43 min
Apr 14, 2023Episode 93
Yet Again, Your Consideration is Requested - with Luke Prior

Well, it's that time again. The time when all board game podcasts are pitted against each other in a no holds barred competition of bloodsport. Remember Bloodsport? With Claude Van Damme? They called him "The Muscles From Brussels". I digress. It's Golden Geek Awards time! While we like to be self-deprecating here at Sporadically Board, the truth is that Dan and I are proud that we've been able to keep this endeavor going for as many years as we have, and we still very much enjoy doing it. If you, our faithful listeners, still enjoy listening we'd be very appreciative if you would go to Board Game Geek and nominate Sporadically Board for Best Board Game Podcast.  To nominate us, click on the following link, then click the Podcast tab at the top of the page. Finally, scroll very far down until you find us in an alphabetical list: https://boardgamegeek.com/geekawards/boardgame   In addition to shameful politicing, we and our guest Luke Prior discuss brown bread, Mike moving back to the United States Midwest, the absolutely filthy hobby of bookbinding, and even gasp games!

1 hr 23 min
Mar 20, 2023Episode 92
Relocations and Conventions

Mike talks about his upcoming move back to the Midwest. Dan talks about stealthily eating crisps while recording a professional podcast. Aire Con and Dice Tower West battle it out in a "Battle of the Board Game Conventions". Actually they don't. But that would have been an ace idea. Why didn't we think of that? Also, some games.

1 hr 23 min
Feb 13, 2023Episode 91
5 : Dan and Mike Succumb To The Whims of Technology

Well this episode has been quite a journey. First, we had to scrap the first 30 minutes and se-start (no big loss there, we hadn't even made a single salient point). Next, we had multiple issues uploading the episode to the server. As I (Mike) type this, I have very little idea if this will even make it safe and sound to your ears. The fact that Mike is attempting to do this at all is proof positive that we have explored every possible avenue. Here's hoping.   We chat about games (I know, right?). We chat about cars. Well, mostly Mike does. It's riveting stuff.   Mike asks Marcus to mark some things down, adding to his incalculable work load.   We recommend things. Am I typing this in vain? Will this work?

1 hr 35 min
Dec 31, 2022Episode 90
Happy New Year from Mike and Dan

Join the Sporadically Board Facebook group here Follow Sporadically Board on twitter @sporadicboard Follow Mike over on twitter at @michaeldilisio  Massive thanks to the ever fantastic Gary King for the graphics for the show Also huge thanks to  Singing Sadie for the show's music

1 hr 39 min
Nov 26, 2022Episode 89
A new project with Mike and Dan

Join the Sporadically Board Facebook group here Follow Sporadically Board on twitter @sporadicboard Follow Mike over on twitter at @michaeldilisio  Massive thanks to the ever fantastic Gary King for the graphics for the show Also huge thanks to  Singing Sadie for the show's music

1 hr 41 min
Oct 24, 2022Episode 88
Essen and the new CoraQuest Kickstarter launch with Marcus Brissman

The CoraQuest: Keep on Questing Kickstarter live from 4pm BST Monday 24th of October: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/cabbagedan/coraquest-keep-on-questing-expansion Any support would be most appreciated!

2 hr 12 min
Sep 24, 2022Episode 87
The Dice Tower Retreat with Mike and Dan

Join the Sporadically Board Facebook group here Follow Sporadically Board on twitter @sporadicboard Follow Mike over on twitter at @michaeldilisio  Massive thanks to the ever fantastic Gary King for the graphics for the show Also huge thanks to  Singing Sadie for the show's music

1 hr 18 min
Sep 4, 2022Episode 86
More blatant electioneering with Mike and Dan

If you would like to vote for CoraQuest in the Tabletop Gaming Awards go here: https://mail.tabletopgaming.co.uk/p/73DM-5S1/table-top-gaming-awards-voting-2022?utm_campaign=Awards+Final+Vote

1 hr 22 min
Aug 16, 2022Episode 85
Gencon with Mark Cooke

Join the Sporadically Board Facebook group here Follow Sporadically Board on twitter @sporadicboard Follow Mike over on twitter at @michaeldilisio  Massive thanks to the ever fantastic Gary King for the graphics for the show Also huge thanks to  Singing Sadie for the show's music

1 hr 40 min
Jul 18, 2022Episode 84
Board Game Day with Ambie Valdez

1 hr 40 min
May 29, 2022Episode 83
The usual claptrap.

Join the Sporadically Board Facebook group here Follow Sporadically Board on twitter @sporadicboard Follow Mike over on twitter at @michaeldilisio  Massive thanks to the ever fantastic Gary King for the graphics for the show Also huge thanks to  Singing Sadie for the show's music

1 hr 40 min
Apr 25, 2022Episode 82
Ep:82 For your consideration (still) - with Tom Vasel

Join the Sporadically Board Facebook group here Follow Sporadically Board on twitter @sporadicboard Follow Mike over on twitter at @michaeldilisio  Massive thanks to the ever fantastic Gary King for the graphics for the show Also huge thanks to  Singing Sadie for the show's music

1 hr 27 min
Mar 29, 2022Episode 81
For your consideration

Join the Sporadically Board Facebook group here Follow Sporadically Board on twitter @sporadicboard Follow Mike over on twitter at @michaeldilisio  Massive thanks to the ever fantastic Gary King for the graphics for the show Also huge thanks to  Singing Sadie for the show's music

1 hr 47 min
Mar 13, 2022Episode 80
Airecon and Dice Tower West

Join the Sporadically Board Facebook group here Follow Sporadically Board on twitter @sporadicboard Follow Mike over on twitter at @michaeldilisio  Massive thanks to the ever fantastic Gary King for the graphics for the show Also huge thanks to  Singing Sadie for the show's music

44 min
Mar 7, 2022
Order from Chaos (rerun) 01 - Bandannas and Cassette Tapes

As mentioned in the last SpoBo podcast we are moving the Order from Chaos podcast to this feed.  In this week's episode Mike DiLisio, Matthew Jude, and Dan Hughes use their wisdom and mighty intellect to determine the definitive ranking for: Bandannas Cassette Tapes Dogs Barking Selfies Worcester Sauce The world may never be the same again.