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#107: The DoaM Eras Tour

James & Sanchez dig into their past and take you on a journey on their own personal Board Game Eras Tour. Also recent plays of Pax Porfiriana, Through the Desert, and Dungeons & Dragons. And a new song - Fresh Fish'N.

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#106: Indy Mini Con & More

After another extended absence, James & Sanchez are back to chat about games, a mini Indy Con, getting sick, and much more! Enjoy the show!

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#105: Spring Cleanup

Spring is here, and James & Sanchez got a lot of games to the table over the last month worth talking about. Stellar Ventures, Prussian Rails, Bacon, Die Handler, Pax Penning, Ricochet Robots, Ra, Goldbrau. A full load of game talk - enjoy the show!

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#104: DoaM Madness 2024 Selection Show

It's DoaM Madness season baby! James & Sanchez run down all 128 games competing in the tournament, all 64 first round matchups, and tell you our upset specials, dark horses, and final 4 predictions. Also recent plays of Santiago, Magic Trick, Darkover, and more!

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#103: Pax Renaissance feat. Joe

Pax Ren has hit BoardGameArena, and James & Sanchez are finally ready to fall back in love with it. We're joined by Pax Ren Pragmatist Joe who is here to help share his strategies & goals to play and win this infamous enigma. This show should help players of all skill levels, from novices to intermediate to seasoned vets.

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#102: 2024 Gaming Goals

James & Sanchez plant some flags, set some goals, and see if they can stick to them in 2024. Also recent plays of Black Friday, Pax Renaissance, Cosmic Frog, and Maria. And James gets romantic about board games with a new song?

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#101: Back to Basics

On Episode 101 James & Sanchez get back to basics, catching up on plays over the last month or so including some holiday hits, Threads of Fate, Maria, Thunder Road: Vendetta, Giro Galoppo, Big Boss, and more! Enjoy the show!

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#100: DoaM 100

James & Sanchez celebrate the 100th episode of the mainline Dads on a Map show, welcoming in several community members to share some of their memories & thoughts on DoaM. Thanks to everyone who has ever contributed to, talked about, downloaded, listened, posted, or participated in this wonderful community. Enjoy the show!

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#99: DoaM Holiday Office Party 2023

Grab a beer, scotch, or glass of eggnog and join us for the DoaM Holiday Office Party - featuring 8 hosts and friends of the show. We look back at 2023, have a gift exchange, and a gameshow! And tons of music and laughs. Grab the earmuffs for the kiddos! Merry Christmas from Dads on a Map!

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#98: The 12 Games of Christmas

James & Sanchez are joined by one of our Hacendado level Patrons Brandon for this countdown show featuring the 12 DoaM recommended games for the holidays. Also recent plays of Hegemony, Rhino Hero, I'm the Boss, Boop, and more!

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#96: Kickstarter My Heart

Hotness alert! James & Sanchez talk about some recent plays of some hot crowdfunding titles in Molly House and Cascadero, as well as plays of Skull & Uno No Mercy. Enjoy the show!

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#95: Top 20 Episode (2023 Edition)

Our annual tradition returns for the 4th time. 3 lists. 60 games. All your favorites, and maybe a few surprises. Join James & Sanchez for one of our favorite episodes as we count down our personal Top 20s and then take a look at the Dads on a Map Community picks. Thanks for listening!

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#94: Broken Bones & Broken Promises

James & Sanchez catch up during a busy Fall talking DoaMcoN, college visits, football, broken bones, Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce, and even find time for a few board games: Plays of John Company, Magical Athlete, and Origins of World War II.

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#93: Holding Out for a Euro

James & Sanchez talk some major news on DoaMcoN IV, Top 20 lists, drop a hot new DoaM song, Eurogames v Eurogames, recent plays of Lowenherz, UBoot, Cosmic Frog Find Muck, Can't Stop, and more!

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#92: DoaMcoN 2023 Recap - Part II

James & Sanchez sit down and walk through their entire DoaMcoN week, from the airport arrival, to our final goodbyes. Enjoy chatter about Uboot, Sidereal Confluence, Floor Ribs, Time Agent, Maria, Lily's Cookies, Magical Athlete, Napoleon's Triumph, and so much more!

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#91: DoaMcoN 2023 Recap - Part 1

Enjoy this live on site collection of clips from DoaMcoN 2023, held August 9-13 in Kansas City, MO. James & Sanchez will return later in the week to discuss some of their favorite plays, best moments, top surprises, and more. Thanks to everyone who made this the biggest & best DoaMcoN yet.

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#90: Going Back to KC (DoaMcoN Clip Show)

Enjoy a trip down memory lane with James & Sanchez as we listen back on DoaMcoNs of the past in preparation for our approaching Super Bowl: DoaMcoN 2023 on August 9 in Kansas City.

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#89: Board Game Designer Mount Rushmore

James & Sanchez take a trip to Mount Rushmore and crown their 4 Board Game Designers most deserving of this accolade. Also recent plays of John Company, Imperial, Trias, Tajuto, and Reef Encounter. And a song - “Negotiate”

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#88: Board Games as Songs (Taylor’s Version)

DoaMies & Swifties unite! James abuses his creative control to compare DoaM games to Taylor Swift songs. Also recent plays of Sidereal Confluence, Das Letzte Paradies, Guards of Atlantis 2 and much more!

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