Ambie and Crystal interview Dave Bresnick, the founder and president of the United States Professional Mahjong League, a US based Riichi Mahjong league in New York! Links mentioned: American Riichi Assosication, World Riichi Championship, Riichi Book I, @USPML (Instagram), @SparrowsNestStudio (Instagram) 0:00-Intro 0:37-Interview with Dave 27:57-Ou…

Discover 30 intriguing board games under $30 in just 30 seconds each, and uncover the secrets to thrifty gaming greatness! Our latest podcast episode marks a special milestone as we celebrate our 12th installment with a whirlwind budget-friendly game segment that promises to enrich your collection without breaking the bank. Join us for a deep dive …

Happy Veteran's Day and Marine Corps Birthday! We venture into the dynamic world of board games, spotlighting "Super Mega Lucky Box," a digital game that adds a strategic twist to the classic bingo, and recounting our hilarious mishaps with "That's Not a Hat," a game that guarantees laughs even when we fumble the rules. We then shift gears to a pai…

Using a fictionalzed approach to real world issues, Jay writes about college football's high stakes environment. He covers it all from NIL and the Transfer Portal, to corruption and campus politics. He brings his 17 years of coaching experience and his vast knowledge of the college sports landscape in this interview with Sports Across the Board.…

Ambie and Crystal discuss a couple games they played recently, including Stamp Swap, Typeset, and Sausage Sizzle. Then, we talk about some "goody gifts" - small games that can fit in a stocking, goody bag, or trick or treat bag! 0:00-Intro 0:55-Recent Games - Stamp Swap - watch the playthrough 1:36-Typeset 6:40-Sausage Sizzle! 15:18-Goody Gifts 27:…

Join us for a Festivus celebration as we air our gaming grievances. From the overwhelming complexity of "Unconscious Mind" to the simpler joys of "Lord of the Rings: Duel for Middle Earth," our chat navigates the evolution of personal gaming tastes and the importance of finding what truly brings joy to the table. With a humorous Seinfeld twist, we …

Have you ever wondered what board games could keep you entertained on a deserted island? Discover our top picks for the rest of our lives as we celebrate nearing 1,000 Instagram followers and give special shoutouts. With Jared away, we still manage to hold down the fort, sharing our latest gaming experiences and exciting plans for a new logo that m…

This week's episode of the Operation Game Night Podcast invites you to explore the fascinating intersections of tactical gameplay and historical strategies. Join us on a sun-soaked journey from Florida, where reconnecting with an old friend led to an epic battle of wits over the strategic board game Santorini. Not only did the game revive fond memo…

Ambie and Crystal discuss a couple games they played recently from the Holiday Hijinks line - The Pumpkin Problem, The Turkey Trial, and The Groundhog Gambit. Then, we interview the designer of the Holiday Hijinks (new set currently on Kickstarter), Jonathan Chaffer and talk about how he designs escape room games in just 18 cards! Follow Jonathan o…

As Travis makes his return to the Operation Game Night Podcast alongside co-host Clay Gable, the duo dives into playful conversations about board game hipster tendencies and the potential for a spinoff podcast. Clay takes us through his latest gaming escapades, particularly his thrilling yet humbling experiences with the game Ironwood. His infectio…

Ambie and Crystal discuss a couple games they played recently, including Sync, Rabble, and Panda Spin. Then, we take an episode to just chat with each other about recent happenings in life. Topics include a board game retreat Crystal just went to, Ambie's game playing with her kids, and some non board game stuff. Check out our new skeleton meeple d…

Join us on the latest episode of the Operation Game Night Podcast as we compare "Dwellings of Eldervale" with its refined successor, "Andromeda’s Edge." You’ll hear all about the upgraded mechanics, enhanced worker placements, and the dazzling production quality that elevate the experience. Plus, hear about Jareds recent eBay score with "Quacks of …

Ever wondered how you could turn a simple night with friends into an unforgettable game night extravaganza? Join us for a lively episode of Operation Game Night Podcast, where we kick off with an energetic celebration of Clay's birthday and his unmatched game night expertise. We sprinkle in humor by debating the size of chains, and introduce you to…

Terence Moore is a columnist for Forbes.com and contributor to WSB-TV’s top rated Sports Zone Sunday, He is also the author of two books—The Real Hank Aaron, an Intimate Look at the Life And Legacy of the Home Run King and Red Brick Magic, the story of the coaching legacy of his alma mater, Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. He relays stories of Mia…

Need some board game suggestions to onboard your friends and family to the gaming hobby? Want to show them just how deep the rabbit hole can go? Join Jared, Clayton, and Travis in our latest episode as they share their top 3 gateway games. This episode is so hot we may have to pop our top off for this one! Ever scored a board game gem for just $10?…

Ambie and Crystal discuss a couple games they played recently, including Wilmot's Warehouse and Expressions. Then, we do a shared list of our top 5 board games that don't fit in a standard KALLAX shelf from IKEA.Check out Ambie's August Recap video on YouTube to hear more about Wilmot's Warehouse and The Gang. 0:00-Intro 0:41-Recent Games - Wilmot’…

What happens when you combine a confidence-boosting chain, a backwards cap, and a pair of lederhosen? You get our latest episode of Operation Game Night! Jared Erickson returns from Utah retreat with tales of "Spots," a dice-rolling game that captivated everyone from groomsmen to kids. Meanwhile, Clay introduces Knarr an engine-building game he stu…

Ambie and Crystal discuss a couple games they played recently, including Cyberpunk Unfolds: Pop-Up Mystery Escape Game and Skull King. Then, we talk about the evolution of our gaming tastes over the years that we've been gaming. Make sure to check out our new merch about the 10x10 challenge on our Teepublic store! 0:00-Intro 0:43-Announcements 2:38…

Got the urge to collect board games at every turn? Feel a completionist mentality when faced with an onslaught of expansions for your favorite games? Ever feel the unique pressure of managing a physical board game collection? Get ready to uncover the joys and challenges on this episode of Operation Game Night. We kick things off by exploring the ta…

What happens when you combine zany humor, international shoutouts, and a deep dive into the world of board games? You get another thrilling episode of the Operation Game Night Podcast! This week, we give a special nod to our listeners from Washington D.C. and Lucknow, India...should we consider a podcast pivot to Indian culture?! Join us as we disc…

Durham also comments on the quantum changes in college sports, the much talked about Michael Penix acquisition by the Falcons, and why he never sought to succeed his ledgendary father as voice of the North Carolina Tar Heels.

What happens when three board game enthusiasts decide to launch their very own podcast? Join us as we navigate the exhilarating chaos of starting the Operation Game Night podcast! From setting up recording equipment to brainstorming names like "Cardboard 720," this episode is filled with the excitement, technical hiccups, and hilarious parenting an…

Ambie and Crystal discuss a couple games they played recently, including The Light in the Mist and Fruitoplay. Then, we talk about ways we make our gaming sessions more comfortable in our older age. 0:00-Intro 0:44-Recent Games - The Light in the Mist 6:12-Fruitoplay 11:06-Gaming Comfort 23:30-Outro 24:34-Bloopers Join our discord Support us direct…

Ambie and Crystal discuss a couple games they played recently, including Adventure Party: The Role-Playing Party Game and Newsboys. Then, we talk about handicaps in games - both ones that are built into the rules and ones that we add on ourselves. 0:00-Intro 0:45-Recent Games - Adventure Party: The Role-Playing Party Game 6:43-Newsboys 11:39-Handic…

On this episode we stack the AFC East position groups and react to the latest training camp news with Michael Nania! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

Ambie and Crystal discuss a couple games they played recently, including River of Gold and Draft & Write Records. Then, we talk about the opposite of our pet peeves in gaming - our gaming delights! 0:00-Intro 0:44-Recent Games - River of Gold 4:50-Draft & Write Records 9:22-Lorelei and the Laser Eyes 11:49-Gaming Delights 23:44-Outro 24:48-Bloopers…

On this episode of Blewett's Blitz we rank the Jets top 25 players! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoicesJets X-Factor による

Ambie and Crystal discuss a couple games they played recently, including Guilty: Houston 2015 and CoraQuest. Then, we talk about the game page on the website BoardGameGeek and what information we tend to look at. 0:00-Intro 0:43-Announcements 1:33-Recent Games - Guilty: Houston 2015 6:24-CoraQuest 16:14-BGG Game Page 29:19-Outro 30:23-Bloopers Join…

On this episode of Blewett's Blitz we DRAFT the best possible starting 22 in a HEAD TO HEAD Draft! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoicesJets X-Factor による

On this episode we predict the Jets 2024 Stat lines and much more! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoicesJets X-Factor による

This time Dave and Gary drink coffee and commiserate on some of the big issues in sports from the growing confusion at the college level to arm angles and to what basketball has learned from soocer.

Ambie and Crystal discuss a couple games they played recently, including What On Earth Are You Talking About? and Arcs. Then, we talk about what we love about creating content about board games (and other things)! Check out our new TeePublic store! 0:00-Intro 0:43-Announcements 2:17-Recent Games - What On Earth Are You Talking About? 6:31-Arcs 12:4…

Ambie and Crystal discuss a couple games they played recently, including Corvids, NAWALLI, and The Walking Dead: Surrounded. Then, we talk about "sigh" games, a new category of game that Crystal and her friend have coined! 0:00-Intro 0:45-Announcements 2:08-Recent Games - Corvids 7:49-NAWALLI (Kickstarter) 11:27-The Walking Dead: Surrounded 15:30-S…

On this episode of Blewett's Blitz we discuss Strouds idiotic comments, Jets OTA's and much more! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoicesJets X-Factor による

On this episode of Blewett's Blitz we recap OTA"s and much more! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoicesJets X-Factor による

It's the 8 year anniversary of our podcast! Woo hoo! To celebrate, Ambie and Crystal have updated their lists of Top 100 Games of ALL TIME and we share our top 10 games with you! Watch the rest of Ambie's Top 100 list on YouTube! 0:00-Intro 0:42-Announcements 2:30-Top 10 Games 3:55-Number 10 6:35-Number 9 8:48-Number 8 12:17-Number 7 14:25-Number 6…

Our annual trip to the V Foundation for Pediatric Cancer gala in Sarasota netted interviews with some of the stars, who suppor the cause, but also have oipinions on some of sports most pressing issues. Listen as we talk with Buiffalo Bills Hall of Famer, and three time cancer survisor Jim Kelly; NASCAR legend Jeff Gordon; Tenessee basketaball coach…

On this episode of Blewetts Blitz we are joined by Michael Nanuia to discuss the Jets schedule and much more! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoicesJets X-Factor による

Ambie and Crystal discuss a couple games they played recently, including Floating Floors and Nimalia. Then, we are joined by our special guests - our moms - to talk about their experience playing games when they were kids, when we were kids, and now! Also, the etymology segment makes a surprise comeback as Crystal discusses the origins of the word …

On this episode of Blewett's Blitz we discuss the upcoming NFL Schedule release, take call ins and much more! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoicesJets X-Factor による

Jerome talks candidly about why he retired , tells stories from his 40 year broadcast career, and comments on the Atlanta Hawks' need to press the refresh button.

On this episode of Blewett's Blitz we recap the NFL Draft, talk remaining needs and much more! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoicesJets X-Factor による

Ambie and Crystal discuss a couple games they played recently, including Side Quest: Nemesis, Side Quest: 7th Sea, Mystery Detective Vol. 1: Classic Cases, Mystery Detective Vol. 2: Funny Death and Real Life Cases, and AQUA: Biodiversity in the Oceans. Then, we talk about drawing games and how the drawing mechanism is used creatively in different g…

On this episode we take one more look at the NFL Draft, discuss the big board and much more! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoicesJets X-Factor による

Ambie and Crystal discuss a couple games they played recently, including Infiltraitors, Math Rush: Addition & Subtraction, and Ceres. Then, we talk about ways your group can pick which game to play when no one knows what they want to play! If you like our podcast, please nominate us for a Golden Geek Award! 0:00-Intro 0:44-Announcements 2:12-Recent…

Did you know “Cool Papa” Bell was so quick he could turn off the switch and be in bed before the room went dark? Do you know about baseball’s “forgotten man? How about where the great Hank Aaron began his illustrious career? The answers to these and other questions help form the history of baseball’s Negro Leagues. Listen as the Negro Leagues Museu…

On this episode of Blewett's Blitz we discuss the Jets free agency so far, how its impacted the draft and much more! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

Ambie and Crystal host the 2023 Blitzies, the annual awards show about the best games of the year! If you like our podcast, please nominate us for a Golden Geek Award! 0:00-Intro 0:37-Announcements 1:51-The 2023 Blitzies 2:40-Best 2 Player Game 4:39-Best Strategy Game 6:37-Most Epic Game 8:30-Most Unique Theme 9:51-Best Dexterity Game 10:47-Best Pa…

On this episode we recap some HUGE free agency moves, talk NFL Draft and much more! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoicesJets X-Factor による

Ambie and Crystal discuss a jubensha game they played together at Dice Tower West - Conspiracy to Commit! We have a discussion including Amy, the host of the game, and Dan, Crystal's partner, right after playing the game, and then we share our thoughts a week later. Check out White Rabbit Jubensha for more information on the Jubensha we played! Che…