Episodes: 17
Frequency: Irregular
Rating: 5.0/5.0
Estimated listeners: < 100
Listener location: USA
Publicly listed emails
ihmcallister@gmail.com
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Tim Clare - Tabletop gaming commentator and co-host focused on game etiquette, recommendations, research, and player experiences.
Ava Foxfort - Tabletop gaming commentator and co-host who discusses game groups, conventions, education, and player experiences.
Iain McAllister - Tabletop gaming commentator and co-host focused on game recommendations, historical questions, etiquette, and community play.
Emily Friedman - Setting Up Game Groups In Restrictive Communities, Using Games In Education, Actual Play, Academia, And Tabletop Gaming.
Our old enemy, nuance
October 09, 2026
Welcome to “But, Why Vikings?”. Each episode your hosts Tim Clare, Ava Foxfort, and Iain McAllister will answer a variety of tabletop related questions sent in to them by listeners. From tabletop etiquette to historical mysteries there is no question too esoteric for this group of gaming agony aunts. In this episode Tim and Ava dive into the tricky issues around board gaming friendships and what to do when they go wrong! They also debate the merits of expansions and muse on how many is too ma...
Dr. Emily Friedman - Teacher at Large
September 25, 2026
Welcome to “But, Why Vikings?”. Each episode your hosts Tim Clare, Ava Foxfort, and Iain McAllister will answer a variety of tabletop related questions sent in to them by listeners. From tabletop etiquette to historical mysteries there is no question too esoteric for this group of gaming agony aunts. Our show notes links to games and sources we mention in running order. Games will have their BGG entry linked to, though we recognise that is not the only source of information on games. In this ...
Radical Epistemology
August 27, 2026
Welcome to “But, Why Vikings?”. Each episode your hosts Tim Clare, Ava Foxfort, and Iain McAllister will answer a variety of tabletop related questions sent in to them by listeners. From tabletop etiquette to historical mysteries there is no question too esoteric for this group of gaming agony aunts. It’s a rare triumvirate as Tim, Ava, and Iain answer questions about the etiquette in finishing a game that you aren’t entirely enjoying and how to be a good trans ally at the table (and maybe so...
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But Why Vikings? is hosted by Tim Clare and Ava Foxfort. Its publicly listed email is ihmcallister@gmail.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.
The publicly listed email for But Why Vikings?: ihmcallister@gmail.com.
Podseeker estimates But Why Vikings? reaches fewer than 100 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.
But Why Vikings? typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Subject-matter expertise in tabletop gaming, game studies, education, or gaming communities, supported by relevant academic, professional, or practical experience. Common among recent guests: Academic research or teaching experience; Specialized work in tabletop gaming or game studies; Practical experience building or supporting gaming communities. Recent guests include Emily Friedman.
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