MeepleTown: Board Game Podcast

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Building community through board gaming.

Recent Episodes
  • Episode 215 - News and Tariffs
    Apr 23, 2025 – 40:06
  • Episode 214 - TN Game Days Spring 2025 Recap
    Apr 16, 2025 – 01:15:05
  • Episode 213 - March Madness - Board Game Themes
    Apr 9, 2025 – 01:27:14
  • Episode 212 - Top 5 Beige Board Games
    Mar 26, 2025 – 01:02:45
  • Episode 211 - Finspan
    Mar 19, 2025 – 01:08:06
  • Episode 210 - Year in Review & Games of the Year
    Mar 12, 2025 – 01:09:59
  • Episode 209 - Top 10 Board Games of 2024
    Mar 5, 2025 – 01:08:46
  • Episode 208 - The Fellowship of the Ring: Trick-Taking Game
    Feb 26, 2025 – 56:25
  • Episode 207 - Top 5 Anticipated Board Games of 2025
    Feb 19, 2025 – 01:11:28
  • Episode 206 - Showdown between Panda Spin & Scout
    Feb 12, 2025 – 01:00:40
  • Episode 205 - Dice Masters, Legends of Sleepy Hollow, and News
    Feb 5, 2025 – 01:17:37
  • Episode 204 - 2025 New Year's Resolutions
    Jan 29, 2025 – 01:16:27
  • Episode 203 - Lord of the Rings Duel & Wyrmspan w/ Special Guest
    Jan 22, 2025 – 01:08:46
  • Episode 202 - Celebrating 200 Episodes!!!
    Jan 15, 2025 – 54:57
  • Episode 201 - Junior Detective & LEGO Monkey Palace w/ Dean's Kids
    Jan 8, 2025 – 23:18
  • Episode 200 - Top 5 Christmas Games We Wish Existed
    Dec 25, 2024 – 01:22:59
  • Episode 199 - Rebirth, Home Alone, Christmas Vacation, & News
    Dec 18, 2024 – 52:40
  • Episode 198 - Mille Fiori: The Masterpieces
    Dec 11, 2024 – 01:08:39
  • Episode 197 - 2024 Board Game Holiday Buyer's Guide
    Dec 4, 2024 – 55:43
  • Episode 196 - Daitoshi, Lorcana, Thunder Road, & Top 5 Food Games
    Nov 27, 2024 – 01:00:08
  • Episode 195 - Middle Ages, Confusing Lands, Dumb Ways to Die, & Jazz Club
    Nov 20, 2024 – 43:59
  • Episode 194 - The White Castle: Matcha, Hollywood 1947, Dreamworld, & Top 5 Unmatched Wishlist
    Nov 13, 2024 – 01:31:59
  • Episode 193 - TN Game Days Legends of Sleepy Hollow, Minigolf Designer, & Keyper
    Nov 6, 2024 – 01:16:24
  • Episode 192 - Top 5 Hidden Traitor Board Games
    Oct 30, 2024 – 01:03:42
  • Episode 191 - The Lord of the Rings: Duel for Middle-Earth
    Oct 23, 2024 – 01:00:03
  • Episode 190 - Top 5 Halloween Board Game Wishlist
    Oct 16, 2024 – 01:41:24
  • Episode 189 - Wrath of Fire Mountain, Marvel United Multiverse, TTR Paris, & More
    Oct 2, 2024 – 59:11
  • Episode 188 - Top 5 Anticipated Board Games from Spiel Essen 2024
    Sep 25, 2024 – 01:05:38
  • Episode 187 - Castle Party, Tower Up, Rolling Realms Redux, & News
    Sep 18, 2024 – 55:11
  • Episode 186 - Comic Hunters
    Sep 11, 2024 – 55:36
  • Episode 185 - Dumb Ways to Die, Cascadia: Roll & Write, Seers Catalog, & Rock Hard
    Sep 4, 2024 – 40:17
  • Episode 184 - Planning a Board Game Night
    Aug 21, 2024 – 51:13
  • Episode 183 - Gen Con 2024 Recap
    Aug 14, 2024 – 49:53
  • Episode 182 - Gen Con 2024 Preview
    Jul 31, 2024 – 54:24
  • Episode 181 - Top 10 Classic Board Game Replacements
    Jul 24, 2024 – 01:06:27
  • Episode 180 - Ticket to Ride Legacy, Spirits of the Wild, Forgotten Road, & News
    Jul 17, 2024 – 59:25
  • Episode 179 - Gloomhaven: Buttons & Bugs
    Jul 10, 2024 – 01:00:21
  • Episode 178 - Top 5 Board Game Mechanics
    Jul 3, 2024 – 01:08:20
  • Episode 177 - Top 5 Trick Taking Card Games
    Jun 26, 2024 – 51:45
  • Episode 176 - Jazz Club & Spiel des Jahres Nominations
    Jun 19, 2024 – 35:02
  • Episode 175 - Top 5 Vacation Destination Board Games
    Jun 12, 2024 – 56:35
  • Episode 174 - Wyrmspan
    May 29, 2024 – 01:06:25
  • Episode 173 - 2023 Golden Geek Awards
    May 22, 2024 – 01:16:58
  • Episode 172 - Board Game News May 2024
    May 8, 2024 – 59:23
  • Episode 171 - Top 5 Nature Board Games
    May 1, 2024 – 54:59
  • Episode 170 - Salton Sea, Mage Knight, Ashes Reborn, and More
    Apr 17, 2024 – 01:10:45
  • Episode 169 - Scarface 1920 v. The Godfather: Corleone's Empire
    Apr 10, 2024 – 01:06:25
  • Episode 168 - Andrew Bosley & AI Art
    Apr 1, 2024 – 01:24:06
  • Episode 167 - Chris Leder, Flash Point: Legacy of Flame
    Mar 26, 2024 – 57:44
  • Episode 166 - Board Game News
    Mar 13, 2024 – 01:15:14
Recent Reviews
  • Deejissick
    Love everything except the politics
    Great game conversations. Politics ruins it for me.
  • tdaning
    Interest waning
    I just don’t like the chemistry between Dean and Deron. Nothing against either of them personally, they seem like lovely guys. But their personalities are just too similar. I think the best multi host podcasts pair distinct and complementary personalities that create an interesting on-air dynamic—and this ain’t it. The podcast content is also getting stale and formulaic. I really don’t know how many more top-five lists I can listen to.
  • Srb1023
    Meepletown is the place to be!
    Are you looking for a podcast about boardgames that you can listen to while you work, run, clean house, do your taxes , etc? This is the podcast for you! Darren and Dean talk about all things boardgames in a way that is fun and easy to understand. They don’t just talk about boardgames, but also their lives and make you feel like you are part of the “town”. They are gracious hosts who invite you over for a potluck and make you want to play the games they talk about with their abilities to describe the mechanics of the game as well as the art and components, and not to mention their enthusiasm. Their friendly bantering keeps the show light hearted, fun and relatable. You will feel like these guys are your next door neighbors. They keep you up-to-date on all the latest news in the gaming world with their “Meepletown News”, and if you’re a big jazz fan, they even have a “jazz club”, and no it’s not your traditional jazz club with music, this club is where they tell you about the boardgames they are jazzed about. So, if you have been searching for a podcast about boardgames, whether you’re new to the hobby or a wise old veteran, or if you like jazz, then check out these guys. You won’t be disappointed.
  • MrArrow
    Meepletown is legit!
    Just listened to the latest episode of Meepletown and if you could see me right now, I’m wearing a grin from ear to ear. If you like modern strategy board games at all you, you need to check out this podcast. Dean is an awesome host that creates a great space to explore new and old board game titles. His reviews and thoughts give you enough to decide if you want to try it but never boring over detailed so that you forget what game he was talking about. My only suggestion get rid of the show’s dead weight (e.g. Jon). JUST KIDDING! Jon’s playful banter is the perfect foil to Dean. Their chemistry makes the show incredible. He’s the Tom Haverford of board game podcasts. You need this in your life. Run, don’t walk, on down to Meepletown. You’ll be glad you did!
  • HaleyABCD
    Enjoyable board game podcast
    I’ve recently found MeepleTown and have been binging from the beginning. So far I’ve enjoyed the reviews and banter between the guys.
  • .Bishop.
    New MeepleTown Resident Here!
    I came to MeepleTown by accident. A happy accident one might say, much like my last child!😉 I enjoy the back and forth from Dean and Jon, and enjoy the positive, upbeat, and honest boardgame coverage. From the newest resident of MeepleTown, keep up the great work guys!!
  • The Sherpa!
    Enjoyable
    The banter is nice and there is just enough substance to keep me coming back for more.
  • Rgill0712
    Reason for one star rating
    I will give a five star rating once I see Dean in skinny jeans. Seriously. But this is a five star podcast. Patiently waiting for the pic.
  • Airlarry
    Visit Meeple Town, don’t even need a passport!
    What a joy to discover Meeple Town, the bon amis of board gaming whose badinage in each episode soars in near dactylic hexameter perfection. Their rich descriptions of our hobby provide hachure-like illuminations of the contours of gaming with the verve of a young Alex Chilton singing “Don't Lie To Me” or the sublime esprit de corps of Doc Cheatham effortlessly playing trumpet with Nicholas Payton. As Dr Aurelius Hogue once said, “You’d be a bovine, clodpated, citified fool” if you don’t listen to Meeple Town.
  • jmvazquezjr
    Passionate Gamers
    Let me start off by saying, as politely as possible, John is one of the corniest hosts ever to grace the mic. I’ve cringed hard so many times while listening to this podcast. That being said, he’s also one of the most passionate gamers I’ve ever listened to, and he’s complemented very well by his equally passionate co-host, Dean. You can tell these guys are great buds who just love to play games, and it’s entertaining listening to their opinions. I especially enjoy their top games lists. Just hearing how much they agonize over which games to put in what spot shows how much they love this hobby. Check them out! Just be prepared for no fewer than five horrible dad jokes per episode. P.S. What animal is hated by most board gamers? A cheetah. #JokesForJohn
  • Nick Hayes
    Very fun board game podcast
    If you were here now you would see me wearing my Catan socks, Meeple slippers, and dice pajamas (not really), but you would see me writing a review of one of my favorite board game podcasts! I love MeepleTown, and try not to miss an episode. The camaraderie between John and Dean is great and their friendship and good natured ribbing of each other is one thing that makes the podcast so much fun and easy to listen to. They talk about board and card game news and reviews. I find that my tastes generally align more with Dean, but I like hearing John‘a thoughts too. Sometimes I’m surprised. If you want a fun board game podcast then give MeepleTown a listen. I think you’ll really like what you hear.
  • Birdnerd27
    Awesome Podcast
    This is a fun podcast about board games, I love listening!
  • Burf10
    These guys rock!!
    If you love playing board games and are looking for a podcast to listen to, this is the one for you. These guys are funny, and very knowledgeable about board games. I look forward to their new episodes and you will too!!!
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