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Around the Board

Andy Barnett, Daniel Connors, Kelly McClaflin, John Theisman

Booking Overview

A board-game discussion and commentary show focused on tabletop games, game news, design, and hobby culture, with occasional external guests such as game publishers, designers, and board-game content creators. PR agencies could credibly pitch tabletop game creators, publishing professionals, crowdfunding campaign leaders, and niche board-game media personalities; booking difficulty is likely low because the guest pool is specialized and recent guests are accessible industry or media figures.

Metrics

Episodes: 105

Frequency: Several times a week

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: < 100

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 2.3k subscribers

Instagram: 212 followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

mail@aroundtheboard.net

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Host

Andy Barnett - Board game enthusiast and co-host of Around the Board.

Daniel Connors - Board game enthusiast and co-host of Around the Board.

Kelly McClaflin - Board game enthusiast and co-host of Around the Board.

John Theisman - Board game enthusiast and co-host of Around the Board.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low
Typical Credentials:  
Board-game designers, publishers, developers, and specialized board-game content creators with direct experience in the tabletop hobby or industry.
Required Achievements:  
Developing or publishing tabletop games, Leading or contributing to a board-game crowdfunding project, Creating specialized board-game video content

Recent Guest Discussions

Scott Morrison - Developing Rainbow Blvd, Including Its Inspiration, Production Challenges, And The Experience Of Creating A Game In The Industry.

Tim Aberli - Evaluating Clank, Push-your-luck Games, Gaming With Different Groups, And Identifying Real Or Fictional Board Games.

Recent Topics

Board Games, Tabletop Gaming, Game Design, Game Publishing, Crowdfunding

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Around the Board
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Ep 93 Tableau Builders Don't Exist!

October 05, 2026

Today, Kelly takes the day off, so it’s just Andy, Daniel, and John as they have a Great Game Debate about Res Arcana!Then we’ve got a pop quiz, where we talk about mechanisms that do — and don’t — appear on Board Game Geek.After that, we’ll tell you our Top 3 Tableau Builders.And finally, we end the show with a Table Top Team Up… which apparently Andy has completely forgotten how that segment works. So hold on to your hats when we get to his choice!Now, join us Around the Board!

Ep 92 - Abroad in Europe

September 14, 2026

We have a brand-new segment on Around the Board! Introducing High Low Ruffalo, where we each bring a good game, a bad game, and a weird game to the table. You never know what we're going to pull out!Then we head across Europe to review Abroad, the euro game all about traveling through Europe with a huge deck of cards. Is this journey worth taking, or should you stay home?Finally, we wrap things up by sharing the stories of the longest board games we've ever played. How long is TOO long for a ...

Ep 91 - Kelly is Wrong

September 07, 2026

Kelly is Wrong! This episode of Around the Board is all about one thing: Kelly’s questionable taste in board games!We kick things off with the new hotness, Kano, and everyone gives their thoughts in our Hot or Not review segment.Then things take a turn as we take turns accusing Kelly of making some truly terrible board game choices. For Play, Shelf, Trade, we’re heading to Japan with three Japanese-themed games: Tatsumi, Hanami, and Snow Colony.Is Kelly actually wrong? Or are the rest of us j...

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Frequently asked questions

Here's some frequently asked questions for
Around the Board
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How do I get in touch with Around the Board?

Around the Board is hosted by Andy Barnett and Daniel Connors. Its publicly listed email is mail@aroundtheboard.net. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Around the Board?

The publicly listed email for Around the Board: mail@aroundtheboard.net.

How many listeners does Around the Board have?

Podseeker estimates Around the Board reaches fewer than 100 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Around the Board?

Around the Board typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Board-game designers, publishers, developers, and specialized board-game content creators with direct experience in the tabletop hobby or industry. Common among recent guests: Developing or publishing tabletop games; Leading or contributing to a board-game crowdfunding project; Creating specialized board-game video content. Recent guests include Scott Morrison and Tim Aberli.

How hard is it to get booked on Around the Board?

Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.

What topics does Around the Board cover?

Recent episodes cover Board Games, Tabletop Gaming, Game Design, Game Publishing, and Crowdfunding. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

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