Play Saves the World

Daniel and Kevin explore the meaning of play for human flourishing – what it is, what it means, and how people create and maintain playful lives. We explore books, people, places, and ideas committed to engendering play in the midst of busy, working lives.

Play Saves the World is a leisure podcast hosted by Daniel Hilty & Kevin Taylor, with 90 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.

Daniel Hilty & Kevin Taylor hosts Play Saves the World, a leisure show with 90 episodes published.

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  Play Saves the World

  Top Board Game Accessories

  Jul 5, 202658 min

  Discover the top board game accessories that enhance your gaming experience! From essential organizers to fun upgrades, we cover it all in this episode of Play Saves the World. Key takeaways: Learn about the best accessories to elevate your board game nights. Find out how to keep your games organized and easy to set up. Explore unique upgrades that can make your favorite games even better. Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 00:30 Top Board Game Accessories 02:00 Salsa Bowls 05:00 Self Adhesive Tape 08:00 Dice Trays 10:00 Card Holders 12:00 Board Game Geek 15:00 BG Stats App 18:00 Cloth Drawstring Bags 20:00 Neoprene Playmats 25:00 Upgraded Components 30:00 Board Game Inserts 35:00 Bonus Accessories What's your favorite board game accessory? Drop it in the comments! Subscribe for more board game insights and tips! #BoardGames #GamingAccessories #PlaySavesTheWorld

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  Play Saves the World

  New Games Roundup

  Jun 14, 202649 min

  Kevin discusses his experience at the 2026 Geekway to the West board game convention, highlighting new games he encountered and played. We both explore a variety of board games, from Welsh seaside village building to Japanese train games, television station management, and more. Support us on Patreon , and email us at playsavestheworld@gmail.com. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to New Games Roundup 05:59 New Games at Geekway 11:12 Networks Primetime: Running a Television Station 17:26 Up or Down: Building Elevators 22:28 Orloge: Building the Clock in Prague

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  Episode #130

  Top 10 Animal Games

  May 3, 202658 min

  We discuss our top 10 animal-themed board games, including a shadow animal game list and the real animal game list. Will your favorite game make the cut? What did we miss? You can help us by liking, subscribing, and supporting us on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/playsavestheworld The games offer educational and thematic values. Some focus on animal rescue, set collection, card management, area control, and ecosystem simulation. Chapters 00:00 Opening Mayhem 26:49 Introduction to Animal-Themed Games 33:07 Gloomhaven and Animal Characters 38:28 Wingspan and Bird Collection 46:22 Cascadia and Pacific Northwest Wildlife

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  Episode #129

  Top 5 Surprising Games

  Apr 12, 202654 min

  We offer our top 5 lists of games that surprised us the most. You can support us by liking, subscribing, and supporting us on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/playsavestheworld Daniel and Kevin discuss the unexpected elements and experiences of these games, highlighting their unique features and gameplay. The conversation explores surprising and transformative board games that have defied expectations, leading to a shift in perspective and a newfound appreciation for the gaming experience. There are personal stories and insights about each game, highlighting the unexpected elements that made them stand out.

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  Play Saves the World

  Jump Rope or Double Dutch, with Lakisha Lockhart

  Mar 15, 202651 min

  The conversation explores the intersection of play, theology, and womanism, highlighting the role of play in Lakisha's life and its connection to her theological journey. Lakisha shares her definition of play as an embodied aesthetic experience and a cultural expression, and discusses womanism as an expansive and inclusive approach to feminism. The chapters cover Lakisha's background, her journey with play and theology, the intersection of play and theology, and an introduction to womanism. The conversation delves into the metaphorical use of double dutch in theological exploration, emphasizing the historical context and practical application of play practices. It also addresses the theological significance of play, the benefits of play in self-care and community care, and the pushback against play in theological and pastoral contexts. Takeaways Play as an embodied aesthetic experience and a cultural expression Womanism as an expansive and inclusive approach to feminism Embracing play as a lens for theological exploration The importance of play in self-care and community care Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the Podcast 05:15 Lakisha's Journey with Play and Theology 11:16 Finding God and Self in Play 16:39 Defining Play and Womanism 21:46 Introduction to Womanism 26:49 Double Dutch as a Metaphor 37:28 Pushback Against Play

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