Board Game Snobs

BGS 2.0: Zoo Vadis, Moonrakers, Nemesis Retaliation and Meta Gaming Jul 21, 2026

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Episode 404

BGS 2.0 is in full effect.

00:00 - Intro & Banter
01:13 - Everything Needs a Breather (Star Wars, Doctor Who, Star Trek)
01:35 - The Garbage Truck Story & Weak Stomach Tales
03:34 - Strong Imagination vs Reality
04:04 - Enrique’s Growth: Learning to Initiate & Connect
05:08 - Roll for Initiative & Therapist Logan
06:06 - Sustaining Connections vs Being a Homebody
07:55 - Progress & “Ya'aburnee” (Words from Other Languages)
08:38 - Nunchi: Reading the Room & Sensing Emotions
09:20 - Does Bubba Have Nunchi? Jerry’s Anomalies
10:56 - Gaby’s Strength: Matching the Mood & Making People Feel at Ease
13:10 - Mirroring People vs Being Yourself
15:43 - Transition to Board Games Weekend Recap
16:17 - Jerry’s Negotiation Style & “Making Jerry Lose”
17:39 - Zoo Vadis Trauma & Backstabbing Stories
20:14 - The Meta of Negotiation Games
23:49 - Moonrakers Drama & Jason’s Announcement
28:03 - Jerry Icing People Out for the Win
30:42 - Nemesis Retaliation Gameplay Story
32:22 - Tim’s Ruthless Oxygen Move
34:58 - Tim Abandons Everyone & Wins the Game
37:28 - Why Nemesis is a Top Game (Story + Mechanics)
40:24 - Comparing Nemesis, Lockdown & Legacy Games
43:10 - ARCS Campaign Discussion
45:22 - Upcoming Games (Revenant, Container, etc.) & Outro

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BGS 2.0: The Snobs Return to Game Talk ft: Stationfall Jul 14, 2026

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Episode 403

A new era begins. This episode reflects what the Snobs will be striving to do for the foreseeable future. A return to form one might say. Email your questions, thoughts, comments on this episode to boardgamesnobs@gmail.com

00:00 Intro & Con Recap
00:52 Listener Comments & Feedback
04:35 Podcast Future Plans & Direction
11:44 Games We Played at the Con
14:29 Stationfall Full Discussion
29:30 Food Talk and Stereotypes
39:40 The Forgotten Phones at Huddle House
48:30 Final Thanks & Goodbye

Rekindling the Love Jul 07, 2026

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Episode 402

• 00:00 - Intro & Podcast Welcome

• 00:36 - Road Trip Setup: In the Terrain (Car)

• 01:57 - Recording Dangers & Louisiana Trooper Jokes

• 02:30 - World Cup, Europe Heat Wave & No AC

• 04:15 - Supergirl Movie Bombs During Heat Wave

• 05:23 - Heading to Louisiana Board Game Meetup

• 05:31 - Recent Games: Meeting Cameron & Xenon Profiteers

• 07:50 - Podcast Revival & Rekindling the Love

• 10:26 - Jerry’s Collection: 235 Games Counted by AI

• 12:53 - Games Brought to the Meetup (Heat, Thunder Road, Moonrakers, etc.)

• 14:00 - More Games Talk: Moon Colony Bloodbath, Scout, Love Letter

• 16:40 - Bubba’s Board Game Design Project

• 19:08 - Game Concept: Deep Fog, Lanterns & Nuanced Conversations

• 21:00 - AI, Math & Game Balancing (Python Simulations)

• 24:51 - AI’s Future in Board Game Design

• 28:47 - Lego Theory, Gender Differences in Play & Storytelling

• 34:33 - AI Hallucinations & Trust Issues

• 38:12 - Final Thoughts & Wrapping Up the Drive

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We Love You Jul 02, 2026

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Episode 401

The Snobs discuss where the podcast goes from here. Please email your thoughts on the matter dear listeners at: boardgamesnobs@gmail.com

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Episode 400: A Board Game Snobs Celebration Spectacular Jun 24, 2026

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The Snobs get off to a rough start but finally settle in and play a variety of games with the Snob crew, then they welcome in Mike and Dan of Sporadically Board with even more games and chaos. Finally Jerry and Gaby chime in on listener voicemails as they enjoy the praise and accolades from their adoring and adorable listeners. Enjoy!!

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The One Before 400 Jun 11, 2026

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Episode 399

This episode is chaos, bless you for hanging in there with us. Leave us a voicemail for upcoming episode 400 at 469-609-7221. Please leave it asap as the airdate of 400 will be the week of June 21-27. If you're abroad from US leave a voice note on any of our social DM's.

Things are soon to change for our show but that will be discussed in episode 401!! #youvebeenteased

Thanks for listening and Godspeed.

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9-1-1 A Video Montage by Jerry (on YouTube) Jun 05, 2026

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Episode 398

Jerry relays his hate for the TV show 9-1-1 while unknowingly recruiting Gaby as a new viewer of said show.

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**Classic Throwback** Episode 59: Let's Get Personal May 27, 2026

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Originally aired June 26, 2019

In this very special episode, the Snob's give you a sneak peak into their real feelings and emotions as they discuss some of the things that have taken place in their lives as well as Bubba bringing them together. Naomi Soultrain, Gaby is sorry he forgot your name!! Please forgive him!! You and your husband have proven to be very dear to him!! Then they discuss the game Santa Maria. Please rate and review on whatever platform you listen on if possible! The Snob's love their listeners!! Contact them, they thrive on attention! Thank you and enjoy!!

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