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The Spiel

Stephen Conway

Booking Overview

This is a tabletop-gaming show focused on board games, card games, game culture, and the people involved in them, using a mix of themed segments, roundtables, and contributor appearances. Credible pitches would include game designers, authors, collectors, researchers, publishers, and knowledgeable community figures with a distinctive perspective on play or gaming; booking difficulty is likely low.

Metrics

Episodes: 756

Frequency: Irregular

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000

Listener location: USA

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

stephen@thespiel.net

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Host

Stephen Conway - Host and publisher of The Spiel, a nonprofit show and media network focused on board and card games.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low
Typical Credentials:  
Knowledgeable board-game or card-game enthusiasts, designers, creators, collectors, researchers, publishers, and community participants with a distinctive perspective on games or play.
Required Achievements:  
Created, designed, published, researched, collected, or actively contributed to tabletop gaming or game culture

Recent Guest Discussions

Brynn Symington - Gencon Experiences And Tabletop Gaming

Bruce Voge - Pop Art And Games

Recent Topics

Games, Board Games, Card Games, Game Design, Tabletop Gaming

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
The Spiel
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Episode #471 - Magnets! How Do They Play?

October 12, 2026

Don your white coat, grab your Gaussmeter, and join us in the Game Lab! Lucio and Stephen take a deep dive into magnetism and explore the many ways magnets are used in games.

Episode #470 - Pop Art, GenCon

August 31, 2026

From soup cans to scented dice. We explore Pop Art with Bruce Voge and then have a round table discussion, sharing our experiences at GenCon with Brynn Symington, James Engelhardt, and Gubbins.

Episode #469 - Whisky Jack and Melon Soup

July 11, 2026

This episode features geeky pairings galore. Books, movies, board games, and music, plus refreshing libations and light summer snacks.

Frequently asked questions

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How do I get in touch with The Spiel?

The Spiel is hosted by Stephen Conway. Its publicly listed email is stephen@thespiel.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 The Spiel?

The publicly listed email for The Spiel: stephen@thespiel.net.

How many listeners does The Spiel have?

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

Who is an ideal guest for The Spiel?

The Spiel typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Knowledgeable board-game or card-game enthusiasts, designers, creators, collectors, researchers, publishers, and community participants with a distinctive perspective on games or play. Common among recent guests: Created, designed, published, researched, collected, or actively contributed to tabletop gaming or game culture. Recent guests include Brynn Symington and Bruce Voge.

How hard is it to get booked on The Spiel?

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

What topics does The Spiel cover?

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

Publicly listed emails

stephen@thespiel.net

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