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Boards & Swords

Chris Renshaw

Booking Overview

A tabletop gaming interview-and-commentary show focused on board games, role-playing games, and game mastering, with occasional external conversations featuring established creators such as authors and Kickstarter campaign leaders. Agencies could credibly pitch tabletop game designers, RPG authors, publishers, game masters, and crowdfunding creators; booking difficulty is likely medium because the show has demonstrated interest in recognized but accessible industry professionals.

Metrics

Episodes: 100

Frequency: Every two weeks

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Gender skew: Male

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 948 subscribers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

feedback@boardsandswords.com

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Host

Chris Renshaw - Publisher and host of a tabletop gaming podcast covering board games, role-playing games, and game-mastering advice.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Tabletop game designers, role-playing game authors, game masters, publishers, and creators with relevant products, campaigns, or industry expertise.
Required Achievements:  
Published tabletop games or role-playing books, Created or led a tabletop gaming product or crowdfunding campaign, Built recognized expertise or an audience in tabletop gaming

Recent Guest Discussions

Mike Shea - The Lazy Gamemaster Kickstarter Campaign, Paizo Licensing Changes, And Developments In The Tabletop Game Industry.

Recent Topics

Tabletop Gaming, Role Playing Games, Board Games, Game Mastering, Game Design

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Boards & Swords
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10 Incredible Campaigns Aiming For Your Hard-Earned Cash - B&S#293

September 19, 2026

Netflix is making a Ravenloft show? A new Pax is coming to Houston, and Magic enjoys its competition? Also, there's SO MANY good crowdfunding campaigns going on right now! So we go through and talk about some cool campaigns and help you decide if its worth your money or not!

How To Quickly Add Some Exciting Chaos To Your TTRPGs - B&S#292

September 12, 2026

Space Marines are dead, long live space marines? Also, Lorcana is working on a digital version, there's some cool looking D&D games coming, and what really happened with that "The Monolith" Kickstarter? Then, I take a look at "The Game Master's Book of Magic & Mayhem For Kids" from Media Lab Books. Amazon Affiliate Link

They Really Want 80,000 People At Gen Con? Book of Blades Review - Boards & Swords #291

August 21, 2026

That's....a lot of people. And I'm talking about the 74,000 that were at Gen Con this year, not the 80,000 the convention wants to get to. Also, if you loved the 2nd edition of Arkham Horror, you'll have another shot at getting it. And I take a look at the "Book of Blades" by Kobold Press, an expansion to their Tales of the Valiant RPG.

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Frequently asked questions

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How do I get in touch with Boards & Swords?

Boards & Swords is hosted by Chris Renshaw. Its publicly listed email is feedback@boardsandswords.com. 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 Boards & Swords?

The publicly listed email for Boards & Swords: feedback@boardsandswords.com.

How many listeners does Boards & Swords have?

Podseeker estimates Boards & Swords reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Boards & Swords?

Boards & Swords typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Tabletop game designers, role-playing game authors, game masters, publishers, and creators with relevant products, campaigns, or industry expertise. Common among recent guests: Published tabletop games or role-playing books; Created or led a tabletop gaming product or crowdfunding campaign; Built recognized expertise or an audience in tabletop gaming. Recent guests include Mike Shea.

How hard is it to get booked on Boards & Swords?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Boards & Swords cover?

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

Publicly listed emails

feedback@boardsandswords.com

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