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On Board Games

Donald Dennis, Erik Summerer

Booking Overview

A board-game hobby and industry interview show that regularly features designers, publishers, and other tabletop-game professionals discussing games, design decisions, mechanics, and industry activity. Suitable pitches include published or emerging game designers, tabletop publishers, crowdfunding creators, and convention or hobby-industry experts; booking difficulty is low because the show commonly features accessible professionals rather than highly prominent public figures.

Metrics

Episodes: 100

Frequency: Every two weeks

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000

Gender skew: Male

Listener location: USA

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

onboardgamesmailbag@gmail.com

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Host

Donald Dennis - Board-game hobby and industry commentator with experience covering tabletop games and the people who create and publish them.

Erik Summerer - Board-game hobby and industry commentator who interviews designers, publishers, and other tabletop-game professionals.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low
Typical Credentials:  
Published or emerging board-game designers, tabletop publishers, game creators, and professionals with informed perspectives on game design or the hobby industry.
Required Achievements:  
Designed or published tabletop games, Developed a distinctive game mechanic or game concept, Launched or promoted a tabletop game, Participated in major tabletop conventions or industry events

Recent Guest Discussions

Danny Meese - Games Played Recently; The Design Of Deep Deck; Creating Connection Through Social Games.

Bruce Voge III - Games Played Recently; Games With Unusual Mechanics.

Marc Specter - Games Played Recently; Grand Gamers Guild’s Experiences With Intellectual-property-based Games.

Tony Lawhorne - Games Played Recently; Cattywampus; Gen Con.

Recent Topics

Games, Board Games, Game Design, Game Publishing, Game Mechanics

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
On Board Games
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OBG 599: Play it Again

October 05, 2026

On this episode of On Board Games, Erik talks with Shannon Delheimer about games (and other things) they've played lately. Games discussed are: Final Titan For Sale Diamonds Thunder Road: Ignition Jibber Jabble Pocket Wingspan Return to Dark Tower You can get a discount on Zencastr.com using this link. (15:10) Then, the two talk about games that play differently the second time. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.co...

OBG 598: Going Deep

September 21, 2026

On this episode of On Board Games, Erik talks with Danny Meese from Deep Deck about games (and other things) they've played lately. Games discussed are: Chess Loony Quest The Gang Can't Stop Alice is Missing You can get a discount on Zencastr.com using this link. (18:53) Then, the two talk about the design of Deep Deck and how to create connection with social games. The Deep Deck Kickstarter can be found here. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Inverse Gen...

OBG 597: It's Unusual

September 07, 2026

On this episode of On Board Games, Erik talks with Bruce Voge III about games (and other things) they've played lately. Games discussed are: Hitster Cozy Stickerville Stage Tour Pictures Camp Grizzly Market Fresh You can get a discount on Zencastr.com using this link. (43:33) Then, the two talk about games with unusual mechanics. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/   Patreon account: http://www.patreon.com/obg ...

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Frequently asked questions

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On Board Games
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How do I get in touch with On Board Games?

On Board Games is hosted by Donald Dennis and Erik Summerer. Its publicly listed email is onboardgamesmailbag@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 On Board Games?

The publicly listed email for On Board Games: onboardgamesmailbag@gmail.com.

How many listeners does On Board Games have?

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

Who is an ideal guest for On Board Games?

On Board Games typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Published or emerging board-game designers, tabletop publishers, game creators, and professionals with informed perspectives on game design or the hobby industry. Common among recent guests: Designed or published tabletop games; Developed a distinctive game mechanic or game concept; Launched or promoted a tabletop game. Recent guests include Danny Meese, Bruce Voge III, and Marc Specter.

How hard is it to get booked on On Board Games?

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

What topics does On Board Games cover?

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

Publicly listed emails

onboardgamesmailbag@gmail.com

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