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NouveauTwo Off the Top - Ep. 29 - The Importance of Variety in a Collection9 novembre 2026 · 1 h 10 min
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Punchboard Paradise a board game podcast discussing the games we play, how we rank them, and other exciting topics related to our hobby. Hosted by Chad, Clef and Richie Twitter - @Punchboarders Instagram - punchboardparadise Facebook - Punchboard Paradise

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  1. Two Off the Top - Ep. 29 - The Importance of Variety in a Collection

    1 h 10 min

    Clef and Tim discuss a bit about disc golf and our future board game convention plans before discussing recent plays of Ascension: Storm of Souls, Bloom Kingdom, Nemesis: Retaliation, Citadels Duel, Land and …

    Notes de l’épisode
    Clef and Tim discuss a bit about disc golf and our future board game convention plans before discussing recent plays of Ascension: Storm of Souls, Bloom Kingdom, Nemesis: Retaliation, Citadels Duel, Land and Freedom: The Spanish Revolution and Civil War, and Ra: The Dice Game. We also discuss the importance of having variety in our board game collection and which game category would we keep if we can only have one. Board games start at 11:59. Join the discord at discord.gg/s8hYtWkMS3 to jump into the discussion!
  2. Two Off the Top - Ep. 28 - No Time for Fun

    46 min

    Clef and Tim are back to briefly talk about what's been keeping them apart before diving into recent plays of Men-Nefer, Cross4, Deus, Sail, Le Havre, Railheads: Denmark, and Ra. We also have a quick discussion …

    Notes de l’épisode
    Clef and Tim are back to briefly talk about what's been keeping them apart before diving into recent plays of Men-Nefer, Cross4, Deus, Sail, Le Havre, Railheads: Denmark, and Ra. We also have a quick discussion of responsibilities and how we can't always do the things we want. Board games start at 12:46. Join the discord at discord.gg/s8hYtWkMS3 to jump into the discussion!
  3. Ep. 161 – Favorite Kickstarter Draft (Plus a Secret Draft!)

    1 h 54 min

    The guys catch up on recent plays, draft their favorite Kickstarters, and stick around for a secret mystery draft at the end. Help support the podcast on Patreon! www.patreon.com/punchboardparadise Join our …

    Notes de l’épisode
    The guys catch up on recent plays, draft their favorite Kickstarters, and stick around for a secret mystery draft at the end. Help support the podcast on Patreon! www.patreon.com/punchboardparadise Join our Discord! discord.gg/4FrZ8S3yCv Help support the podcast on Patreon! www.patreon.com/punchboardparadise Check out the Website! punchboardparadise.com Need a new shirt? www.punchboardparadise.threadless.com Music by HookSounds
  4. Two Off the Top - Ep. 27 - Being in the Minority

    1 h 45 min

    Clef and Tim meet up to talk about a vacation that had disc golf, sports, and food. We talk about our recent plays of Star Trek: Star Realms, Shikoku 1889, Trickarus, Arcs, Acquire, and Darwin's Journey. We …

    Notes de l’épisode
    Clef and Tim meet up to talk about a vacation that had disc golf, sports, and food. We talk about our recent plays of Star Trek: Star Realms, Shikoku 1889, Trickarus, Arcs, Acquire, and Darwin's Journey. We also discuss what it's like being in the minority when it comes to games. Board games start at 29:44. Join the discord at discord.gg/s8hYtWkMS3 to jump into the discussion!
  5. Ep. 160 – Favorite 5+ Players Draft (Plus a Secret Draft!)

    2 h 24 min

    The guys catch up on recent plays, draft their favorite games to play at 5+, and stick around for a secret mystery draft at the end. Help support the podcast on Patreon! www.patreon.com/punchboardparadise Join …

    Notes de l’épisode
    The guys catch up on recent plays, draft their favorite games to play at 5+, and stick around for a secret mystery draft at the end. Help support the podcast on Patreon! www.patreon.com/punchboardparadise Join our Discord! discord.gg/4FrZ8S3yCv Help support the podcast on Patreon! www.patreon.com/punchboardparadise Check out the Website! punchboardparadise.com Need a new shirt? www.punchboardparadise.threadless.com Music by HookSounds
  6. Two Off the Top - Ep. 26 - Does Optimal Play Ruin Board Games?

    1 h 2 min

    We are back to our normally scheduled programming as Clef and Tim talk a little disc golf controversy before getting into our battle of board game recent plays. We discuss The Gamer Makers, Ayar: Children of …

    Notes de l’épisode
    We are back to our normally scheduled programming as Clef and Tim talk a little disc golf controversy before getting into our battle of board game recent plays. We discuss The Gamer Makers, Ayar: Children of the Sun, Andromeda's Edge, Imperial Steam, Pax Pamir and Primacy. We also ask the question if optimal play ruins our board game plays. Board games start at 19:44. Join the discord at discord.gg/s8hYtWkMS3 to jump into the discussion!
  7. Two Off the Top - Ep. 25 - DoaMcoN '26 Part 2 (ALL GAMES)

    1 h 31 min

    Clef and Tim talk all the games they played at DoaMcoN 2026 and it is loaded. We had a great time and there are so many games to talk about. Thank you to everyone that contributed to the great weekend and we …

    Notes de l’épisode
    Clef and Tim talk all the games they played at DoaMcoN 2026 and it is loaded. We had a great time and there are so many games to talk about. Thank you to everyone that contributed to the great weekend and we can't for next year! Join the discord at discord.gg/s8hYtWkMS3 to jump into the discussion!
  8. Two Off the Top - Ep. 25 - DoaMcoN '26 Part 1 (NO GAMES)

    1 h 48 min

    Clef and Tim are back from DoaMcoN 2026 and are joined by James to talk all about disc golf and food! This is Part 1 and does not have the board games you are looking for. Go to Part 2 if you want to hear all …

    Notes de l’épisode
    Clef and Tim are back from DoaMcoN 2026 and are joined by James to talk all about disc golf and food! This is Part 1 and does not have the board games you are looking for. Go to Part 2 if you want to hear all the board game talk!
  9. Ep. 159 – Stock Holding Games Draft (Plus a Secret Draft!)

    1 h 49 min

    The guys catch up on recent plays, draft their absolute favorite stock-holding games, and stick around for a secret mystery draft at the end. Help support the podcast on Patreon! …

    Notes de l’épisode
    The guys catch up on recent plays, draft their absolute favorite stock-holding games, and stick around for a secret mystery draft at the end. Help support the podcast on Patreon! www.patreon.com/punchboardparadise Join our Discord! discord.gg/4FrZ8S3yCv Help support the podcast on Patreon! www.patreon.com/punchboardparadise Check out the Website! punchboardparadise.com Need a new shirt? www.punchboardparadise.threadless.com Music by HookSounds
  10. Two Off the Top - Ep. 24 - Game Mechanics We Want to See More

    1 h 32 min

    Clef and Tim try to get through all the stuff in the beginning quickly, but fail. When we finally get past all that, we do talk about our recent plays of Deep Regrets, Modern Art, Honeypot, Junk Drawer …

    Notes de l’épisode
    Clef and Tim try to get through all the stuff in the beginning quickly, but fail. When we finally get past all that, we do talk about our recent plays of Deep Regrets, Modern Art, Honeypot, Junk Drawer, Splendor Duel, and Ringyo. We also discuss some game mechanics that we would like to see in more games. Board games start at 25:28. Join the discord at discord.gg/s8hYtWkMS3 to jump into the discussion!
  11. Two Off the Top - Ep.23 - Board Games Build Community

    1 h 23 min

    Clef and Tim have a lot of disc golf to get through as we both had big weekends. We also talk big board games with our recent plays of Magnastorm, Power Grid, Salton Sea, Acquire, Age of Industry, and Square on …

    Notes de l’épisode
    Clef and Tim have a lot of disc golf to get through as we both had big weekends. We also talk big board games with our recent plays of Magnastorm, Power Grid, Salton Sea, Acquire, Age of Industry, and Square on Sale. We also talk about how board gaming builds community and how it has affected us personally. Board games start at 27:13. Join the discord at discord.gg/s8hYtWkMS3 to jump into the discussion!
  12. Two Off the Top - Ep. 22 - Bad Talking Bad Games

    1 h 26 min

    Clef and Tim come out swinging with baseball talk and learn about Clef's Lighthouse Challenge before going into our recent plays of Torres, Llama Llama, Dandelions, Movers & Shakers, A Familiar Find, and …

    Notes de l’épisode
    Clef and Tim come out swinging with baseball talk and learn about Clef's Lighthouse Challenge before going into our recent plays of Torres, Llama Llama, Dandelions, Movers & Shakers, A Familiar Find, and 18Chesapeake. We also discuss our feelings about talking bad about games we think are bad. Board games start at 18:20. Join the discord at discord.gg/s8hYtWkMS3 to jump into the discussion!
  13. Ep. 158 – Nippon: Zaibatsu Review

    1 h 41 min

    In today's episode, the guys review Nippon: Zaibatsu and draft their favorite tableau-building games. Help support the podcast on Patreon! www.patreon.com/punchboardparadise Join our Discord! …

    Notes de l’épisode
    In today's episode, the guys review Nippon: Zaibatsu and draft their favorite tableau-building games. Help support the podcast on Patreon! www.patreon.com/punchboardparadise Join our Discord! discord.gg/4FrZ8S3yCv Help support the podcast on Patreon! www.patreon.com/punchboardparadise Check out the Website! punchboardparadise.com Need a new shirt? www.punchboardparadise.threadless.com Music by HookSounds
  14. Two Off the Top - Ep. 21 - Gatekeeping in Board Games

    1 h 35 min

    Clef starts quick with music with Tim before going into his recent disc golf adventures. When that is all taken care of, we start another Battle of Board Games with our recent plays of Renature, Container …

    Notes de l’épisode
    Clef starts quick with music with Tim before going into his recent disc golf adventures. When that is all taken care of, we start another Battle of Board Games with our recent plays of Renature, Container, Churchill, Bohnanza, Forbidden Stars, and Shadow Hunters. Tim also tries to explain gatekeeping to Clef and how we can try to move past it and include everybody in this amazing hobby. Board games start at 19:45. Join the discord at discord.gg/s8hYtWkMS3 to jump into the discussion!
  15. Two Off the Top - Ep. 20 - What is Exciting for Us in Board Games?

    1 h 19 min

    Clef and Tim return with your regularly scheduled programming and discuss our recent plays of Box One, Pax Transhumanity, Root, Nations, Age of Steam, and Falling Sky. We also discuss what is exciting us in …

    Notes de l’épisode
    Clef and Tim return with your regularly scheduled programming and discuss our recent plays of Box One, Pax Transhumanity, Root, Nations, Age of Steam, and Falling Sky. We also discuss what is exciting us in board games currently and what is not too exciting. Board games start at 15:30. Join the discord at discord.gg/s8hYtWkMS3 to jump into the discussion!
  16. Ep. 157 – PPCon '26 Recap

    1 h 24 min

    In today's episode, the guys recap their experiences at PPCon 26. Help support the podcast on Patreon! www.patreon.com/punchboardparadise Join our Discord! discord.gg/4FrZ8S3yCv Help support the podcast on …

    Notes de l’épisode
    In today's episode, the guys recap their experiences at PPCon 26. Help support the podcast on Patreon! www.patreon.com/punchboardparadise Join our Discord! discord.gg/4FrZ8S3yCv Help support the podcast on Patreon! www.patreon.com/punchboardparadise Check out the Website! punchboardparadise.com Need a new shirt? www.punchboardparadise.threadless.com Music by HookSounds
  17. Two Off The Top - Ep. 19 Part 2 - PPCon '26 Recap (All Board Games)

    1 h 42 min

    PPCon 2026 is a wrap and Clef and Tim are talking all about it! All the board games from the great weekend and then some! We are jumping right into the games with this one. Join the discord at …

    Notes de l’épisode
    PPCon 2026 is a wrap and Clef and Tim are talking all about it! All the board games from the great weekend and then some! We are jumping right into the games with this one. Join the discord at discord.gg/s8hYtWkMS3 to jump into the discussion!
  18. Two Off The Top - Ep. 19 Part 1 - PPCon '26 Recap (No Board Games)

    1 h 25 min

    PPCon 2026 is a wrap and Clef and Tim are talking all about it! If you want to hear all about disc golf and food, this is the place. No board games here! Join the discord at discord.gg/s8hYtWkMS3 to jump into …

    Notes de l’épisode
    PPCon 2026 is a wrap and Clef and Tim are talking all about it! If you want to hear all about disc golf and food, this is the place. No board games here! Join the discord at discord.gg/s8hYtWkMS3 to jump into the discussion!
  19. Two Off the Top - Ep. 18 - Give a Game, Take a Game

    1 h 17 min

    Clef and Tim are ready for a fun filled weekend of gaming at PPCon, but that has to wait. During the wait, we talk about trading plays of games at conventions and how trading plays of games works. We also talk …

    Notes de l’épisode
    Clef and Tim are ready for a fun filled weekend of gaming at PPCon, but that has to wait. During the wait, we talk about trading plays of games at conventions and how trading plays of games works. We also talk recent plays of Barrage, Fortress America, Imperial Struggle, War at Sea, and Kremlin. Board games start at 21:33. Join the discord at discord.gg/s8hYtWkMS3 to jump into the discussion!
  20. Two Off the Top - Ep. 17 - Lots of Disc Golf, Some Board Games

    1 h 40 min

    This is the biggest disc golf show to date as Tim visited Clef to go throw some plastic in Kansas baskets. We do talk about a few board games, but the real meat here is the POTATOES. Board games start at …

    Notes de l’épisode
    This is the biggest disc golf show to date as Tim visited Clef to go throw some plastic in Kansas baskets. We do talk about a few board games, but the real meat here is the POTATOES. Board games start at 1:06:24. Ridiculous. Join the discord at discord.gg/s8hYtWkMS3 and visit punchboardparadise.com for more info on PPCon 2026! This is your last chance! For real this time!
  21. Ep. 156 – Top 25 Games of All Time: The Top 5 (2026 Edition)

    1 h 8 min

    In today's episode, we're recording from Great Plains Game Festival in Lincoln, Nebraska. We talk about our recent plays, finish our top 25's and play some games with the audience.

  22. Two Off the Top - Ep. 16 - Bagels

    1 h 15 min

    Clef starts the show off in a particular mood and Tim tries to bring him back in. Baseball has been better, but disc golf is still around to raise our spirits. We talk some recent board game plays including …

    Notes de l’épisode
    Clef starts the show off in a particular mood and Tim tries to bring him back in. Baseball has been better, but disc golf is still around to raise our spirits. We talk some recent board game plays including SETI, Tonga Bonga, Age of Galaxy, and Ride the Rails. Clef brings a ringer to the recent game discussion and it's not even a game! Board games start at 27:31! Join the discord at discord.gg/s8hYtWkMS3 and visit punchboardparadise.com for more info on PPCon 2026! This is your last chance!
  23. Two Off the Top - Ep. 15 - Eureka!

    1 h 29 min

    Excuse my technical difficulties, but disc golf and baseball are back in a big way and Clef and Tim talk all about it before getting into the new Battle of the Recent Plays. We have quite the fight card with …

    Notes de l’épisode
    Excuse my technical difficulties, but disc golf and baseball are back in a big way and Clef and Tim talk all about it before getting into the new Battle of the Recent Plays. We have quite the fight card with Wondrous Creatures, Flamecraft Duals, Marrakesh (2022), Pacts, Medina, and Nusfjord all making an appearance. We also talk about the "Eureka!" moment that can happen in the middle of playing a game. Board games start at 28:18! Join the discord at discord.gg/s8hYtWkMS3 and visit punchboardparadise.com for more info on PPCon 2026!
  24. Ep. 155 – Top 25 Games of All Time (2026 Edition)

    2 h 18 min

    In today's episode, the guys chat about what's been hitting the table recently. Then, it's time for the main event: we're kicking off our Top Games of All Time by counting down our personal picks from #25 down …

    Notes de l’épisode
    In today's episode, the guys chat about what's been hitting the table recently. Then, it's time for the main event: we're kicking off our Top Games of All Time by counting down our personal picks from #25 down to #6! Plus, we're revealing the official Punch Bunch list from #25 to #6. Help support the podcast on Patreon! www.patreon.com/punchboardparadise Join our Discord! discord.gg/4FrZ8S3yCv Help support the podcast on Patreon! www.patreon.com/punchboardparadise Check out the Website! punchboardparadise.com Need a new shirt? www.punchboardparadise.threadless.com Music by HookSounds
  25. Two Off the Top - Ep. 14 - Good Games and Bad Rulebooks

    1 h 37 min

    Clef and Tim catch up on their respective disc golf and baseball news before forging ahead into board games. We talk recent plays of Thunder Road: Vendetta, Compania, Guards of Atlantis 2, and Dokitto! Ice …

    Notes de l’épisode
    Clef and Tim catch up on their respective disc golf and baseball news before forging ahead into board games. We talk recent plays of Thunder Road: Vendetta, Compania, Guards of Atlantis 2, and Dokitto! Ice before getting into the effects of bad rulebooks and what a good rulebook looks like. Board games start at 27:38! Join the discord at discord.gg/s8hYtWkMS3 and visit punchboardparadise.com for more info on PPCon 2026!
  26. Ep. 154 – Speakeasy Review

    2 h 9 min

    In this episode, we’re heading to the Prohibition era as we give our full review of Vital Lacerda’s newest heavy-hitter, Speakeasy. We also catch up on what’s been hitting our tables recently and wrap things up …

    Notes de l’épisode
    In this episode, we’re heading to the Prohibition era as we give our full review of Vital Lacerda’s newest heavy-hitter, Speakeasy. We also catch up on what’s been hitting our tables recently and wrap things up with a draft of our favorite titles from the legendary board game year of 2016
  27. Two Off the Top - Ep. 13 - Turning Friends into Board Gamers and Vice Versa

    1 h 40 min

    Clef and Tim talk a bunch of disc golf, baseball, food, and even a musical before diving into board games. We talk recent plays of Trinket Trove, Spectaculum, No Loose Ends, Prophecy, and Space Empires 4X. We …

    Notes de l’épisode
    Clef and Tim talk a bunch of disc golf, baseball, food, and even a musical before diving into board games. We talk recent plays of Trinket Trove, Spectaculum, No Loose Ends, Prophecy, and Space Empires 4X. We also discuss the difference between turning friends into board gamers and board gamers into friends. Board games start at 36:31! Join the discord at discord.gg/s8hYtWkMS3 and visit punchboardparadise.com for more info on PPCon 2026!
  28. Two Off the Top - Ep. 12 - What Motivates You to Buy a Game?

    1 h 39 min

    Clef and Tim return to the normal scheduled programming of disc golf and baseball before talking a bunch of board games. We talk recent plays of Memoir '44, Duel for Cardia, Catan, Dracula vs Van Helsing …

    Notes de l’épisode
    Clef and Tim return to the normal scheduled programming of disc golf and baseball before talking a bunch of board games. We talk recent plays of Memoir '44, Duel for Cardia, Catan, Dracula vs Van Helsing, Wooden Shoes & Iron Monsters, and Atlantis Exodus! We also discuss our motivations for buying games (trading not included). Board game talk starts at 23:33! Join the discord at discord.gg/s8hYtWkMS3 and visit punchboardparadise.com for more info on PPCon 2026!
  29. Ep. 153 – All Things 2025 (Movies, TV, Books… and Board Games?)

    2 h 4 min

    In this episode we’re diving into all things 2025. We talk about our favorite movies, the TV shows we’ve been hooked on, the books we’ve loved, and yes… even a few board games 😉

  30. Two Off the Top - Ep. 11 - Take that Back!

    1 h 24 min

    In a huge disappointment to everybody, Clef and Tim breeze past all the non-board game talk and get to board games quicker than ever. We talk recent plays of Ark Nova, Antiquity, New York Central, Alliance …

    Notes de l’épisode
    In a huge disappointment to everybody, Clef and Tim breeze past all the non-board game talk and get to board games quicker than ever. We talk recent plays of Ark Nova, Antiquity, New York Central, Alliance, Runebound, and Downfall: Conquest of the Third Reich! We also discuss the impact of taking back actions in board games and how we feel about it. Board games start at 3:43!! Join the discord at discord.gg/s8hYtWkMS3 and visit punchboardparadise.com for more info on PPCon 2026!

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