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Five Games for Doomsday

Ben Maddox

Booking Overview

This is a tabletop-gaming interview show built around guests selecting five games to take to a hypothetical cabin, with recurring external guests from the board-game design, publishing, journalism, and commentary worlds. Suitable pitches include published game designers, board-game publishers, industry writers, and informed analysts with distinctive views on games and gaming culture; booking difficulty is likely low because recent guests are specialized, accessible professionals rather than mainstream celebrities.

Metrics

Episodes: 946

Frequency: Several times a week

Rating: 4.8/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 2.7k subscribers

Instagram: 601 followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

fivegamesfordoomsday@gmail.com

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Host

Ben Maddox - Tabletop-gaming podcaster and interviewer focused on board games and related gaming culture.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low
Typical Credentials:  
Published tabletop-game designers, board-game publishers, specialist gaming journalists, and knowledgeable industry commentators with distinctive perspectives on games or gaming culture.
Required Achievements:  
Designed or published tabletop games, Founded or operated a specialist board-game publication, Built recognized expertise in the tabletop-gaming industry

Recent Guest Discussions

Mike Didymus-True - Crime, The Decline Of Truth, A Possible Tolkien Board-game Golden Age, And His Five Game Choices.

Matt Green - Urban Degradation, Class Consciousness, Petty British Nimbyism, And His Five Game Choices.

Recent Topics

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

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Five Games for Doomsday
:

5G4D News - The King's Gambit Episode

October 12, 2026

In this episode of the news show, Ben and Steve answer your questions, Rob Daviau talks The King's Gambit, and Mark Cooke reflects on becoming UK Games Expo's new COO. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.Support the show here

Jervis Johnson

October 05, 2026

This week's guest is the designer of Blood Bowl and Age of Sigmar, Jervis Johnson. We talk about getting in at the ground floor and being a legend...but which games did he choose?Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.Support the show here

The Spielworxx Bulletin - The Capitalism Episode

September 28, 2026

Ben and Uli chat about capitalism in Eurogames and whether it's the only option. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.Support the show here

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Frequently asked questions

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Five Games for Doomsday
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How do I get in touch with Five Games for Doomsday?

Five Games for Doomsday is hosted by Ben Maddox. Its publicly listed email is fivegamesfordoomsday@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.

What is the email for Five Games for Doomsday?

The publicly listed email for Five Games for Doomsday: fivegamesfordoomsday@gmail.com.

How many listeners does Five Games for Doomsday have?

Podseeker estimates Five Games for Doomsday reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Five Games for Doomsday?

Five Games for Doomsday typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Published tabletop-game designers, board-game publishers, specialist gaming journalists, and knowledgeable industry commentators with distinctive perspectives on games or gaming culture. Common among recent guests: Designed or published tabletop games; Founded or operated a specialist board-game publication; Built recognized expertise in the tabletop-gaming industry. Recent guests include Mike Didymus-True and Matt Green.

How hard is it to get booked on Five Games for Doomsday?

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

What topics does Five Games for Doomsday cover?

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

Publicly listed emails

fivegamesfordoomsday@gmail.com

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