Positively Board Gaming
Whether you’re a seasoned gamer or new to the hobby, the Positively Board Gaming Podcast offers a welcoming space to deepen your appreciation for tabletop games. Join Mitchell and Jamey each week, as they chat about everything the world of board gaming has to offer and share their enthusiasm, knowledge and curiosity.
Latest Episodes
Pax Unplugged & Things to Be Thankful For in 2025
In this episode of Positively Board Gaming, Mitchell and Jamey talk about Pax Unplugged, and things to be grateful for in 2025. Is there something or someone you’re grateful for in the board gaming world? Were you able to attend Pax Unplugged this year? Let us know with a comment!! board games, board game reviews,…
“New to Us” Games…and What Bird Am I?
In this episode of Positively Board Gaming, Mitchell and Jamey talk about “new to them” games that they’ve played in the past week, and Jamey tells Mitchell what bird he is (once you listen, it will make sense!). Enjoying the podcast? Make sure you subscribe and leave us a comment! board game convention, PAX Unplugged…
Conventions and Gaming with Kids
This episode breaks down the joy of board game conventions, why playing with designers changes everything, and how to choose games that work for kids. Mitchell and Jamey compare road trips, share new Trader Joe’s finds, and talk through the magic of discovering games that are new to you, even if they have been out…
Stuff We Love
In this relaxed “Stuff We Love” episode of Positively Board Gaming, Mitchell Whitfield and Jamey Stegmaier share current favorite board games, an epic disc golf disaster, quick-hit video games you can play in short bursts, snack obsessions, and the TV shows that are eating their free time. Chapters 0:00 – Stuff We Love intro, puppy…
Positive Player Interactions and Helpful Reviews
In this episode of Positively Board Gaming, Jamey and Mitchell discuss positive player interactions and how they can make games more enjoyable; they also take some time to talk about what they look for in board game reviews and what’s helpful to them. Enjoying the show? Make sure to subscribe and leave us a comment!…
House Rules
Board game house rules, player experience, and positive community etiquette—Jamey and Mitchell share smart, real-table examples from Zombicide, Lords of Waterdeep, and Red Rising, plus listener interaction, Essen/Spiel shout-outs, and a joy-filled “treats of the day” segment. Chapters 00:00 – Cold open, numbering debate and welcome 01:31 – “Treat of the day” setup 01:38 –…
Collectible Card Games and 7 Games with Quirky Themes
Board games with unusual themes, Magic: The Gathering drafting, and why “positive” doesn’t mean sugar-coated reviews—this episode explores unique design hooks (Viticulture, Sagrada, The Bloody Inn, Root, Last Will, So You’ve Been Eaten), CCG temptations (including TMNT for MTG), and the joy of hobby rituals. Enjoy this one? Share your favorite unusually themed game or…
Design Day and Leaving Your Comfort Zone
Stonemaier Games Design Day, playtesting insights, and why stepping outside your comfort zone can rekindle your love of tabletop games. Mitchell and Jamey swap stories about gaming tables, Space Base strategies, and the joy of trying new approaches. Like, comment, and subscribe to support thoughtful conversations about tabletop design and play. Tell us in the…
3 Old, 3 New: 6 Games We Love
Episode 30 celebrates joyful life updates, Stonemaier’s community-driven Design Day, and a rapid back-and-forth on “old vs. new” tabletop standouts—from hidden-role and drafting classics to fresh co-op poker and a superhero trick-taking design. Mitchell and Jamey kick off with personal milestones and why sharing “the good stuff” matters. They touch on weekly-release TV culture (Survivor,…
Partnership & Hosting your First Game Night
Hosting your first game night can be simple and fun. In this episode, we share practical tips for hosting your first game night, plus a lively chat about partnership games. hosting your first game night, board game night tips, how to host game night, partnership board games, Concordia Venus partnerships, Spades partnership, Bridge bidding tips,…
Meet the Hosts
Jamey Stegmaier
Jamey Stegmaier is the co-founder and lead designer at Stonemaier Games, the publisher of games like Wingspan, Scythe, and Viticulture. Jamey is a lifelong tabletop gamer who loves discussing anything and everything related to games: the community, industry, specific games, fellow designers, game art, game conventions and events, etc.
Mitchell Whitfield
Mitchell Whitfield is a film and television actor with a career that has spanned more than four decades, best known for his roles on Friends, My Cousin Vinny, and TMNT. When he’s not in front of the camera or behind the microphone, he can usually be found at the table playing or talking about board games with anyone who’ll listen…so you can imagine how excited he is to be co-hosting Positively Board Gaming with one of his favorite board game designers.
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