Tabletop Tonight Podcast
By Ruel Gaviola
Tabletop Tonight PodcastOct 13, 2022
Episode 34: PAX Unplugged Recap (Words on Wednesday)
The Amazing Amanda McKnight joins Ruel to discuss their experiences at PAX Unplugged. Recorded live on Twitch 12/6/23.
Find Amanda at
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpG2JWzQ-j3L0fYddEijM4g
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/amandamcknight
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Episode 33: Words on Wednesday: Saga (NSFW) and What's On The Nightstand?
The Amazing Amanda McKnight joins Ruel to discuss SAGA chapter 5 (mature themes discussed, NSFW) and they share what's on their nightstands. Recorded live on Twitch 10/4/23.
Find Amanda at
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpG2JWzQ-j3L0fYddEijM4g
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/amandamcknight
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Episode 32: Best Games of September 2023
Ruel reviews the board games he played in September 2023.
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Episode 31: 2023 WSBG Champion Angela Tao
The 2023 World Series of Board Gaming Champion Angela Tao joins Ruel to discuss her journey to winning the WSBG title. Recorded live on Twitch 10/5/23.
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Episode 30: Top 10 Essen Spiel Games You May Have Missed
Ruel shares his Top 10 Essen Spiel Games You May Have Missed.
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Episode 29: Words on Wednesday (NSFW)
The Amazing Amanda McKnight joins Ruel to discuss SAGA chapter 4. Note: mature themes discussed, NSFW. Recorded live on Twitch 9/13/23.
Find Amanda at
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpG2JWzQ-j3L0fYddEijM4g
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/amandamcknight
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Episode 28: Best Games That YOU Played (July-August 2023)
Ruel talks about the games that viewers played in July and August! What were your favorite games?
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Episode 27: Best Games of July-August 2023
Ruel reviews the board games he played in July and August 2023.
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Episode 26: Comic Con Recap with Amanda McKnight
The Amazing Amanda McKnight joins Ruel to discuss Comic Con 2023. Recorded live on Twitch 8/16/23.
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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpG2JWzQ-j3L0fYddEijM4g
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/amandamcknight
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Episode 25: Gen Con 2023 Recap with Amanda McKnight
The Amazing Amanda McKnight joins Ruel to discuss Gen Con 2023. Recorded live on Twitch 8/16/23.
Find Amanda at
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpG2JWzQ-j3L0fYddEijM4g
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/amandamcknight
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Episode 24: Games That YOU Played (June 2023)
Ruel talks about the board games you played in June 2023.
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Episode 23: Best Games of June 2023
Ruel reviews the board games he played in June 2023.
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Check out the channels mentioned in this episode:
Rahdo: https://www.youtube.com/rahdo I Heart Board Games: https://www.youtube.com/@IHeartBoardGames
Episode 22: Best Games of May 2023
Ruel reviews the board games he played in May 2023.
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Check out the channels mentioned in this episode:
Rahdo: https://www.youtube.com/rahdo
Episode 21: Best Games of March-April 2023
Ruel reviews the board games he played in March-April 2023.
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Check out the channels mentioned in this episode:
Rahdo: https://www.youtube.com/rahdo
Murph: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSX3ACjhZkM8rixZ1Ni_VPA
The Dice Tower: https://www.youtube.com/user/thedicetower
Episode 20: Floriferous on Pencil First Friday
Daryl Durston joins Ruel for a game of Floriferous on Pencil First Friday. Solo gamers, be sure to join our Discord for a special Tabletop Tonight event card that gives a bonus if completed. Discord link below.
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Episode 19: Best Board Games (January 2023)
Ruel reviews the board games he played in January 2023.
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Episode 18: Herbaceous on Pencil First Friday
I solo Herbaceous on Pencil First Friday and played with a special Tabletop Tonight event card that gives a bonus if completed. Find it here: https://twitter.com/RuelGaviola/status/1621746095520116736?s=20&t=zQpE2sqZ-tro9l4MLrEQTQ
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Episode 17: Top 10 Stocking Stuffers
Ruel shares his top 10 stocking stuffer games. This is the 10th of Ruel's 12 (!) gift-giving guides to get you through the extended holiday season.
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Episode 16: Top 10 Quick Games
Ruel shares his top 10 quick games. This is the ninth of Ruel's 12 (!) gift-giving guides to get you through the extended holiday season.
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Episode 15: Top 10 Games You Can Find at Target
Ruel shares his top 10 Games You Can Find at Target. This is the eighth of Ruel's 12 (!) gift-giving guides to get you through the extended holiday season.
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Episode 14: Words on Wednesday with Amanda McKnight
Words on Wednesday (with Amanda McKnight)
The Amazing Amanda McKnight joins Ruel to discuss the comic books Scarlet Witch, Star Wars: Yoda, and Mysterium, then play the solo journaling RPG, For the People I Love. Recorded live on Twitch 1/25/23.
Find Amanda at
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpG2JWzQ-j3L0fYddEijM4g
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/amandamcknight
Download the solo journaling RPG For the People I Love at https://mimimerlot.itch.io/for-the-people-i-love
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Episode 13: Maker Monday with Mark Streed
Mark Streed from the Dice Tower joins Ruel to chat about board games and life, then the two build their LEGO Star Wars TIE fighter and TIE bomber.
Find Mark at his Dice Tower page: https://www.dicetower.com/contributors/mark-streed or on Twitter: https://twitter.com/BoardgameCorner
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Episode 12: Top 10 Party Games in 2022
Ruel shares his top 10 party games. This is the seventh of Ruel's 12 (!) gift-giving guides to get you through the extended holiday season.
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Check out the channels mentioned in this episode:
Episode 11: Best Board Games (December 2022)
Ruel reviews the board games he played in December 2022.
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Check out the channels mentioned in this episode:
Rahdo: https://www.youtube.com/rahdo
Brothers Murph: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSX3ACjhZkM8rixZ1Ni_VPA
The Dice Tower: https://www.youtube.com/user/thedicetower
Episode 9: Top 10 Tile-Laying Games in 2022
Ruel shares his top 10 tile-laying games. This is the sixth of Ruel's 12 (!) gift-giving guides to get you through the extended holiday season.
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Check out the channels mentioned in this episode:
Rahdo: https://www.youtube.com/rahdo
Brothers Murph: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSX3ACjhZkM8rixZ1Ni_VPA
The Dice Tower: https://www.youtube.com/user/thedicetower
Episode 10: Hickory Dickory
Ruel plays through Hickory Dickory by Sawyer West, published by Plaid Hat Games.
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- Music provided by Lofi Girl
- Listen: bit.ly/lofigirI-playlists
Back Fit to Print on Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/flatoutgames/fit-to-print
Episode 8: Fit to Print
Ruel plays through Fit to Print by Peter McPherson, published by Flatout Games.
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Back Fit to Print on Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/flatoutgames/fit-to-print
Episode 7: Top 10 Reiner Knizia Games in 2022
Ruel shares his top 10 Reiner Knizia games. This is the fifth of Ruel's 12 (!) gift-giving guides to get you through the extended holiday season.
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Check out the channels mentioned in this episode:
Rahdo: https://www.youtube.com/rahdo
Brothers Murph: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSX3ACjhZkM8rixZ1Ni_VPA
The Dice Tower: https://www.youtube.com/user/thedicetower
Episode 6: Planet Flipper
Ruel plays through Planet Flipper, a sci-fi solo game by Daryl Durston and published by PLAAY NOW.
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Buy Planet Flipper from PLAAY NOW: https://www.plaaynow.com/planet-flipper
Follow Daryl on Twitter: https://twitter.com/dasd52000
Episode 5: Top 10 Nature-Themed Games in 2022
Ruel shares his top 10 nature-themed games. This is the fourth of Ruel's 12 (!) gift-giving guides to get you through the extended holiday season.
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Check out the channels mentioned in this episode:
BoardGameGeek: https://www.youtube.com/c/boardgamegeek
Good Time Society: https://www.youtube.com/c/GoodTimeSociety
Episode 4: Top 10 Games to Play on Halloween in 2022
Ruel shares his top 10 board games to play on Halloween. This is the third of Ruel's 12 (!) gift-giving guides to get you through the extended holiday season.
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The Tabletop Live Network Trick or Twitch: Ghastly Game-A-Thon happens this weekend (Oct 29-30)! https://www.tabletoplivenetwork.com/schedule
Check out the channels mentioned in this episode:
Board Game Blitz: https://www.youtube.com/c/BoardGameBlitz
I Heart Board Games: https://www.youtube.com/c/IHeartBoardGames
Tim Chuon: https://www.youtube.com/c/TimChuon
Shelfside: https://www.youtube.com/c/Shelfside
Episode 3: Ghastly Gaming: Zombie Teenz Evolution, Beautiful Monsters, and Ghosts Love Candy Too
Ruel runs through three games that are perfect for a family-friendly ghastly game-a-thon: Zombie Teenz Evolution, Beautiful Monsters, and Ghosts Love Candy Too. NOTE: ALL GIVEAWAYS ARE OVER.
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Episode 2: Top 10 Two-Player Games in 2022
Ruel shares his top 10 two-player board games. This is the second of Ruel's 12 (!) gift-giving guides to get you through the extended holiday season.
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