Five Games for Doomsday

Ben Maddox
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Jun 2, 2025 • 1h 10min

Ralf zur Linde

This weeks guest is the designer of Finca and Mietze Katze, Ralph zur Linde. We discuss teaching children, financial independence and the joy of making music...but which games did he choose?Support the show here Camel Up Time's Up Qwixx Just One Mietze Katze Join the Casus Belli pledge manager hereBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.Support the show here
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15 snips
May 26, 2025 • 1h 22min

5G4D Classics-Dan Thurot

In this classic episode Ben interviews the preeminent board game reviewer, Dan Thurot. Support the show hereBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.Support the show here
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May 21, 2025 • 56min

Ora et Labora

In this free Battle Report, Ben and Steve play the classic Ora et Labora.Support the show hereBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.Support the show here
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May 19, 2025 • 1h 11min

Vangelis Bagiartakis

This week's guest is the designer of Fields of Green, Among the Stars and Hegemony, Vangelis Bagiartakis. We talk about education in games, philosophy and the decline of Star Wars...but which games did he choose?Support the show here Star Wars: Unlimited Imperial Assault Twilight Imperium Nemesis SantoriniBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.Support the show here
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8 snips
May 18, 2025 • 30min

News Flash-Casus Belli

In this news flash Ben talks to Martin Wallace about Casus Belli and the impact of tariffs.Support the show hereBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.Support the show here
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May 16, 2025 • 1h 5min

5G4D News-Can Agent Avenue win the Spiel des Jahres?

In this episode of the news Ben and Steve thank some new patreon backers and answer some Qs. Also Ben talks to Christian Kudahl about his game Agent Avenue and whether it can win the Spiel des Jahres.Support the show hereBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.Support the show here
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May 14, 2025 • 48min

The Spielworxx Bulletin-The Fading Flag Episode

In this episode we talk about whether the tariffs will minimise America's influence in the board game world. Support the show hereBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.Support the show here
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May 12, 2025 • 50min

5G4CoC-Episode 4-Asking the Questions

In this episode the gamg head down to Red Mill Cafe and speak to people on the street.Support the show hereBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.Support the show here
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May 5, 2025 • 1h 33min

James Naylor

This week's guest is the owner of Naylor Games, James Naylor. We discuss truth claims on religion, train games and the pressures of being a small publisher...but which games did he choose?Support the show here Kingmaker Railways of the World Snowdonia Aeon's End The MindBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.Support the show here
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Apr 29, 2025 • 12min

SETI [SAMPLE]

Listen to full episodes hereBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.Support the show here

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