Board Game Barrage
Four friends review the latest board games before diving into a single, focused topic like community hot takes, listener mail, or ranking games.
A panel show where a consistent cast of friends uses a 'what we've been playing' segment to launch into a focused weekly discussion. While they cover new games, the show's heart is in its themed segments, like debating community 'hot takes', collaboratively building 'best of' lists, or predicting industry award winners. The dynamic is defined by the hosts' distinct tastes, from Mark's love of economic games to Kellen's preference for interactive and 'mean' games.
“Unlike pure review shows, BGB's strength is its structured, thematic deep dives and the consistent chemistry of its hosts. The 'what we played' intro acts as a warm-up for a more focused, often opinionated, main event like their annual collaborative top 50 draft.”
Who hosts this show
Board Game Barrage is a weekly podcast hosted by friends Kellen, Christina, Neilan, and Mark, who record out of Los Angeles. Each episode features the hosts discussing games they've recently played, followed by a deep dive into a specific topic, from community hot takes to collaboratively ranking the best games of a particular year. The show began in February 2018 and has built a community on platforms like Discord.
What kind of podcast
- Country
- United States
- Region
- usa
When new episodes drop
- 01#363: The Dark Depths of MailbagJun 19, 2026 · 1h 01m
- 02#362: Hot Takes About Board GamesJun 4, 2026 · 58 min
- 03#361: Collaborative Draft: Games of 2016May 21, 2026 · 1h 08m
- 04#360: Guessing Golden Geeks GaloreMay 7, 2026 · 59 min
- 05#359: Top BrassApr 23, 2026 · 59 min
- 06#358: Our Listeners' Top 20 Board Games of All-Time 2026Apr 9, 2026 · 1h 02m
- 07#357: We Played a Mass of Games!Mar 26, 2026 · 1h 08m
- 08#356: On the Road AgainMar 12, 2026 · 48 min
Notable episodes
- 01#362: Hot Takes About Board Games
A prime example of one of the show's signature formats, where the hosts debate potentially controversial opinions within the board game hobby.
- 02#361: Collaborative Draft: Games of 2016
Showcases the hosts' collaborative (and competitive) list-building format, a recurring and popular series on the podcast.
- 03#358: Our Listeners' Top 20 Board Games of All-Time 2026
This episode highlights the show's strong community engagement, turning over the ranking to listener submissions.
What you'll be asked on this show
This is a co-hosted panel show with no guest interviews. The format is a closed conversation between the four regular hosts. Each episode follows a reliable structure: opening banter, a 'what we've been playing' segment with mini-reviews, and a main topic. The hosts have a friendly, often humorous dynamic and refer to each other by 'tank colors' (Red, Blue, Green, Orange) as a recurring bit.
Signature segments
- · What We've Been Playing
- · Tank Colors
- · Mailbag Segment
- · Collaborative Drafts
- · Hot Takes Segment
Topics covered repeatedly
Who gets booked here
The show does not feature guests. The format is a closed conversation between the four regular hosts.
Where to find this show
Audience & reach
Estimated: The podcast does not appear to feature traditional ad reads in the observed episodes. Any sponsorship would likely be for a board game publisher, retailer, or convention, targeting an engaged hobbyist audience.
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People also ask
- Who are the hosts of Board Game Barrage?
- The hosts are four friends: Kellen, Christina, Mark, and Neilan.
- What is the podcast's format?
- It's a panel discussion show. Each episode begins with the hosts discussing games they've recently played, followed by a main segment on a specific topic like 'hot takes' or a collaborative game ranking.
- Does Board Game Barrage have interview guests?
- No, the show's format is a closed conversation between the regular hosts and does not feature guests.
- What are the 'tank colors'?
- It's a recurring bit where each host has a nickname and persona: Kellen is the Red Tank, Christina is the Blue Tank, Mark is the Green Tank, and Neilan is the Orange Tank.
- How often do new episodes come out?
- A new episode is released weekly.
- Where can I listen to the podcast?
- The podcast is available on their official website, YouTube, and major podcast platforms like Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
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- [04]Board Game Barrage - Apple Podcastspodcasts.apple.com
- [05]Episode 188: Mark Besada aka The Green Tank of Board Game Barrage - YouTubeyoutube.com
- [06]Podcasts by Kellen Allen Larker - There Will Be Gamestherewillbe.games
- [07]Neilan Naicker, Author at Board Game Barrageboardgamebarrage.com
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