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Ludology

Erica Hayes-Bouyouris, Sen-Foong Lim

Booking Overview

This is an analytical board-game podcast focused on game design, history, players, and the broader cultural uses of games, typically featuring external designers, authors, academics, artists, and gaming-event organizers. Agencies could credibly pitch board-game creators, researchers using games for education or health, authors covering tabletop and role-playing-game history, and organizers of distinctive gaming events; booking difficulty is low because guests are usually specialized professionals rather than major celebrities.

Metrics

Episodes: 704

Frequency: Every two weeks

Rating: 4.8/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000

Gender skew: Neutral

Listener location: USA

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

engelstein@alum.mit.edu

hello@ludology.net

gil@ludology.net

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Host

Erica Hayes-Bouyouris - Co-host and analytical commentator covering board-game design, history, players, and the wider role of games.

Sen-Foong Lim - Co-host and analytical commentator covering board-game design, history, players, and the wider role of games.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low
Typical Credentials:  
Board-game or role-playing-game designers, authors and artists covering game history or culture, researchers and professionals applying games to health or education, and organizers of notable gaming events.
Required Achievements:  
Designed or co-designed published or distinctive games, Authored or illustrated books about games or role-playing games, Developed games addressing educational, therapeutic, or social issues, Founded or organized gaming conventions and festivals, Received recognition or awards for game design

Recent Guest Discussions

Mario Hach - Creating And Developing Ludicon, Its Programming, Competitions, Open Gaming, And Future Plans.

Alain Fragman - Creating And Developing Ludicon, Its Programming, Competitions, Open Gaming, And Future Plans.

Shawn Roske - Using Game Design And Role-play To Explore Chronic Pain And The Relationship Between Patients And Doctors.

Marc Engfield - Using Game Design And Role-play To Explore Chronic Pain And The Relationship Between Patients And Doctors.

Herb Stanway - The Design And Development Of Crash Factor And Its Prototype.

Recent Topics

Games, Board Games, Game Design, Role Playing Games, Game History

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Ludology
:

Pros and Cons Ep 21

October 12, 2026

Recorded in Summer of 2026, Sen talks to Ethan Yen at a cafe in lovely Wortley Village in South London. They discuss design philosophies and Ethan's solo RPG "Fetch My Blade" (which happens to be on Kickstarter for a few more days - check it out!) https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/hitpointpress/fetch-my-blade-a-journaling-roleplaying-game

Ludology 364 The Cost of Complexity

September 28, 2026

Erica and Sen talk amongst themselves and discuss the topic of complexity in games from multiple angles. Whether you're choosing what to play at game night or designing the next big hit, complexity is something that impacts tabletop gaming maybe more than you think!

Pros and Cons Ep 20

September 13, 2026

Once again, Sen was in la belle province, recording at FLIM when he heard about *another* convention in Montreal! Ludicon offers open gaming, competitions, and merchandise in the heart of the city every November. Alain Fragman and Mario Haché brought Ludicon to life in 2024 and the 2026 edition will be on November 6-7-8 at Montreal's Palais des Congrès. They tell Sen all about the event and how it came into being in this installment of Pros and Cons.  Check out www.ludicon.ca for more i...

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Frequently asked questions

Here's some frequently asked questions for
Ludology
:

How do I get in touch with Ludology?

Ludology is hosted by Erica Hayes-Bouyouris and Sen-Foong Lim. Its publicly listed emails are engelstein@alum.mit.edu, hello@ludology.net, and gil@ludology.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 Ludology?

The publicly listed emails for Ludology: engelstein@alum.mit.edu, hello@ludology.net, and gil@ludology.net.

How many listeners does Ludology have?

Podseeker estimates Ludology reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Ludology?

Ludology typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Board-game or role-playing-game designers, authors and artists covering game history or culture, researchers and professionals applying games to health or education, and organizers of notable gaming events. Common among recent guests: Designed or co-designed published or distinctive games; Authored or illustrated books about games or role-playing games; Developed games addressing educational, therapeutic, or social issues. Recent guests include Mario Hach, Alain Fragman, and Shawn Roske.

How hard is it to get booked on Ludology?

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

What topics does Ludology cover?

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

Publicly listed emails

engelstein@alum.mit.edu

hello@ludology.net

gil@ludology.net

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