Brainwaves - Board Game and Tabletop News Show

Iain, Jamie and Oliver from The Giant Brain bring you the latest in Boardgame and Tabletop Gaming News

Brainwaves - Board Game and Tabletop News Show is a leisure podcast hosted by The Giant Brain, with 204 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

The Giant Brain hosts Brainwaves - Board Game and Tabletop News Show, a leisure show with 204 episodes published.

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  Episode #209

  Brainwaves Special Edition - All Good Things

  Feb 2, 20261h 19mS0

  <p>All good things come to an end, and so it is with Brainwaves. In this last special episode Richard from ‘We’re Not Wizards’ runs the show as we bring together all the hosts from the years of Brainwaves. Iain McAllister, Jamie Adams, Iain Chantler, Oliver Kinne, and Sam Maggs reminisce about the formation of the show, how it has changed over the years, why I brought it to an end and the future of games journalism. </p> <p> </p> <p>Show Notes</p> <p> </p> <p>Meeple People Podcast</p> <p> </p> <p>No Pun Included</p> <p> </p> <p>Dized...

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  Episode #208

  Brainwaves Episode 172 - Thank You!

  Dec 15, 202541 minS0

  <p>It is the very last episode of Brainwaves. Iain, Jamie, and Oliver venture once more into the news wilds to bring you only the latest and best news. For our last show Mythic finally admit they are no more, the Diamond case starts to actually look like there may be a conclusion in sight, Ryan Dancey puts his backing behind AI, and the usual news on movements, promotions, hirings and more. </p> <p> </p> Headlines <p> </p> <p>Mythic is gone</p> <p>https://boardgamewire.com/index.php/2025/12/10/darkest-dungeon-board-game-maker-mythic-games-officially-liquidated-fails-to-deliver-on-millions-of-dollars-worth-of-crowdfunding-projects/</p> <p> </p> <p>Ryan Dancey embraces AI</p> <p>http...

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  Episode #207

  Brainwaves Episode 171 - Final Countdown

  Nov 24, 202535 minS0

  <p>Iain and Oliver are in the studio to bring you the latest tabletop news from around the globe. From crowdfunding messes and AI promotion to Upper Deck getting counter-claimed by Ravensburger, we have all the important information you need. Also this episode we have a special announcement at the end of the cast. </p> <p> </p> <p>Headlines</p> <p> </p> <p>Altering the Deal</p> <p>https://gamefound.com/en/projects/altered/seeds-of-unity/updates/10</p> <p> </p> <p>Steamforged Slash Terra Mystica Special Edition</p> <p>https://boardgamewire.com/index.php/2025/11/05/high-price-complaints-sluggish-start-sees-steamforged-slash-terra-mystica-special-edition-all-in-price-by-over-100-within-hours-of-gamefound-launch/</p> <p> </p> <p>Terra Mysti...

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  Episode #206

  Brainwaves Episode 170 - Precious Musk

  Nov 3, 202540 minS0

  <p>The whole team is back in the studio to bring you the latest news from across the tabletop gaming globe. From acquisitions, financial reports, record breaking conventions, and card game companies taking on Musk. </p> Headlines <p>Spiel Essen 25 Breaks Attendance Record</p> <p>https://www.spiel-essen.de/en/press?view=article&id=304&catid=12</p> <p> </p> <p>Deutscher Spiele Preis 2025 Winners</p> <p>https://www.spiel-essen.de/en/program/dsp </p> <p> </p> <p>Asmodee wants the precious </p> <p>https://corporate.asmodee.com/news/asmodee-becomes-the-exclusive-tabletop-games-category-manager-to-middle-earth-enterprises-home-to-iconic-the-lord-of-the-rings-and-the-hobbit-ips</p> <p> </p> <p>Asmodee announces new studio</p> <p>https://corporate.asmode...

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  Episode #205

  Brainwaves Episode 169 - Kaiju HQ

  Oct 13, 202528 minS0

  <p>Jamie and Iain bring you the choicest cuts from the worldwide tabletop news beast. Seasoned with the usual amount of controversy, nonsense, and awards. Dig in on episode 169 of Brainwaves. </p> Headlines <p> </p> <p>Kickstarter workers go on strike </p> <p>https://boardgamewire.com/index.php/2025/10/01/kickstarter-workers-set-to-strike-tomorrow-over-minimum-salary-proposals-four-day-work-week-protection/</p> <p> </p> <p>GAMA rebrands</p> <p>https://www.rascal.news/gama-has-been-rebranded-as-er-gama/</p> <p> </p> <p>https://boardgamewire.com/index.php/2025/10/02/gama-unveils-10-year-plan-to-become-epicenter-of-global-tabletop-gaming-industry-renames-itself-after-almost-50-years/</p> <p> </p> <p>CMON sells HQ</p> <p>https://boardgamewire.com/index.php/2025/10/08/cmon-sells-global-headquarters-after-suffering-12m-h1-revenue-slump-charges-some-pre-order-customers-extra-to-cover-tariffs/</p> <p> </p> <p>https://gamefound.com/en/projects/cmon/dc...

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