Episodes

Summary In this episode, Joe Mahaffey and James Engelhardt discuss various topics related to the board game industry, including the bankruptcy of Seamon, the impact of tariffs on game production, updates on Kickstarter projects, and the introduction of Game Toppers 5.0. They also share insig…

In this episode of Lay It On The Table, Joe Mahaffey and James Engelhardt discuss recent travels, updates on board game tariffs, and insights from their experiences with Kickstarter projects. They delve into the world of deck-building games, particularly focusing on how students engage with these m…

In this episode of the Southern board game podcast, hosts Joe Mahaffey and James Engelhardt discuss personal challenges, the impact of tariffs on the board game community, and their recent game acquisitions. They share highlights from their game nights, including experiences with new games and the …

In this episode, hosts Joe Mahaffey and James Engelhardt discuss a range of topics from personal loss to the latest in board games. They reflect on the recent passing of Joe's mother and how it impacted their podcast schedule. The conversation shifts to the news of Hasbro scrapping Project Sigil, a…

In this episode of the Southern board game podcast, the hosts discuss various topics including the weather, recent changes in the board game industry, and reviews of new games like Castle Combo and Rock Hard 1977. They also touch on the importance of teaching games to students and share updates on …

# Season 4, Episode 2

Joe and James talk about their new format and talk about what is on their respective gaming tables.

You may have noticed that we have been dark since June of 2024. Here is our previously unreleased Season 3 Finale. James and I will be back this month with Season 4 with a revised format.

As James updates listeners on how MayX is going at Furman, Joe recounts his experience in taking board games on his recent trip to Mexico and the encounter with a very nice customs agent.

James and Joe talk about James' plans for his May Experience class at Furman University. For show notes, head over to ⁠https://layitonthetable.show

Joe and James spend time talking about games and gaming with a particular focus on AEG's Let's Go to Japan. For show notes, head over to https://layitonthetable.show

March 5, 2024 - The Magic, A Dragon, and A Cat The Southern Board Game Podcast, With the accent on Southern. Show Notes: Season 3, Episode 3 NEWS and NOTES https://www.instagram.com/podmeetsworldshow/p/C2-bim8vh6Y/?img_index=...

James and Joe talk Wyrmspan and other amazing board games.

Joe and James launch Season 3 of Lay It On the Table. The Southern Boardgame Podcast, with the accent on Southern

James and Joe speak with Richard Fortuna and Nick Poulimas about Mythic Con - Charlotte 2023.

James profiles the games he is most excited about from Spiel Des Jahres.

James and Joe speak with Dan Hallagan of Kayenta Publishing about his game Obsession and it's expansions.

Joe and James talk to Ian Garner about his time at Gen Con 2023 Show Notes August 20, 2023 - Garnering GenCon The Southern Board Game Podcast, With the accent on Southern. Show Notes: Season 02, Episode 12 Mythic Con - Richar...

Joe and James talk about their latest board games and feature Stonemaier's Expeditions. Show Notes July 23, 2023 - Gaming Expeditions The Southern Board Game Podcast, With the accent on Southern. Show Notes: Season 02, Episod...

James and Joe talk to Kit Peteranecz about Game Envy and the anatomy of a Kickstarter. June 25, 2023 - Zen and the Art of Mini Painting Accessories The Southern Board Game Podcast, With the accent on Southern. Show Notes: Sea...

James and Joe talk with Jamey Stegmaier about game publishing, game play, and the joy that Stonemaier Games brings to the hobby. Show notes: Season 2, Episode 10

James and Joe speak with Linda Codega about their journey as a writer, game designer, and investigative journalist. Show Notes: Season 2, Episode 9 May 14, 2023 - From Poe to Pinkertons The Southern Board Game Podcast, With t...

James and Joe talk Pinkerton's and Games on the Table...

James and Joe talk about the games that they have been playing and what happened during the D&D Showcase. Show notes: Season 02, Episode 7