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Operation Game Night

Travis Smith, Jared Erickson, Clay Gable

Booking Overview

A weekly board-game podcast focused on tabletop games, game design, recommendations, rankings, and gaming culture, with recurring external guests including designers, publishers, and board-game content creators. Agencies could credibly pitch published game designers, independent publishers, reviewers, and creators with distinctive tabletop expertise; booking difficulty is low because the show features accessible professionals rather than highly prominent public figures.

Metrics

Episodes: 162

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.6/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Gender skew: Male

Listener location: USA

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

operationgamenight@gmail.com

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Host

Travis Smith - Co-host covering board games, tabletop gaming, and game recommendations.

Jared Erickson - Co-host covering board games, tabletop gaming, and gaming culture.

Clay Gable - Co-host known for board-game rankings, reviews, and design-focused discussions.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low
Typical Credentials:  
Published or developing board-game designers, independent publishers, tabletop content creators, and professionals with informed perspectives on game development or play.
Required Achievements:  
Published board games, Board-game publishing or product development, Established tabletop content creation, Distinctive expertise in game design or gameplay

Recent Guest Discussions

Amanda Lee - Board-game Recommendations, Recent Plays, And Tabletop Gaming Commentary.

Peter C. Hayward - Board-game Design, Creative Ambition, Small-box Games, Abstract Games, And His Transition Toward Screenwriting.

Peter C. Hayward - Game Reviews, Design Philosophy, Eurogame Systems, Solo Games, And Creative Projects.

Paul Solomon - Small-box Game Publishing, Product Development, Game Hooks, Prototypes, Components, And Gen Con Plans.

Recent Topics

Board Games, Game Design, Tabletop Gaming, Strategy Games, Game Culture

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Operation Game Night
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Barn Boy Games Turns Family Play Into A Business

October 08, 2026

How do you turn a goofy argument like “Is a stop sign taller than an emu?” into a party game people can learn in seconds and replay for years? We sit down with Kerry and Ryan from Barn Boy Games out of Lancaster, PA to talk about their first Kickstarter board game, Height Fight, and the long, messy, surprisingly thoughtful road from homemade prototypes to a retail-ready product.We start with quick hits from our own tables, from the relaxing solo puzzle of Enchanted Ivy to a conversation-spark...

An OGN Reunion Debrief!

October 01, 2026

A board game weekend can go one of two ways: the table clicks and everyone rides the momentum, or you bog down in rules, downtime, and “maybe next time.” We just got back from a Colorado Springs hang, and we’re sharing the exact mix that worked, plus the honest reactions when a game is clever but your brain still bounces off it.We start with Reforest, a small box tableau builder that packs a surprisingly puzzly decision space. From there we sprint into lighter, faster wins like Tiny Mountain ...

We Stress-Test Game Night Scenarios (ft. Tim from Board Game Hot Takes)

September 24, 2026

A Golden Geek Award winner joins us, and we do what any responsible board game podcast would do: we immediately test whether he can actually host a great game night. Tim from Board Game Hot Takes stops by for a full debrief plus a rapid-fire hosting quiz built around real life situations that every board gamer runs into sooner or later.We start at the table with Misfit Heroes and its card crafting style setup that creates hilarious hybrid characters while keeping the gameplay in quick, satisf...

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Frequently asked questions

Here's some frequently asked questions for
Operation Game Night
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How do I get in touch with Operation Game Night?

Operation Game Night is hosted by Travis Smith and Jared Erickson. Its publicly listed email is operationgamenight@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 Operation Game Night?

The publicly listed email for Operation Game Night: operationgamenight@gmail.com.

How many listeners does Operation Game Night have?

Podseeker estimates Operation Game Night reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Operation Game Night?

Operation Game Night typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Published or developing board-game designers, independent publishers, tabletop content creators, and professionals with informed perspectives on game development or play. Common among recent guests: Published board games; Board-game publishing or product development; Established tabletop content creation. Recent guests include Amanda Lee, Peter C. Hayward, and Peter C. Hayward.

How hard is it to get booked on Operation Game Night?

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

What topics does Operation Game Night cover?

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

Publicly listed emails

operationgamenight@gmail.com

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