If you were to tell us that you can fly planes all over the world and create one of the most successful retail board game businesses in the Middle East at the same time, we’d say you’re flat out crazy. Enter Mark Azzam. A person who continued to excel in his career as a pilot, he made the decision to pursue his lifelong passion of bringing board games to eve ... Show More
Sep 2024
#55 - Hasan Jad Traboulsi - The Odyssey of Rakmajeh: A Story of Surf, Turf & Wonder
What an episode to end Season 4 with. Season 4 was a journey in its own right, but as Hasan Traboulsi puts it: his story is an Odyssey itself. A man filled with Wonder and Excitement, Hasan Traboulsi has never shied away from challenges and “calculated” risks. Always a natural ex ... Show More
1h 18m
Jan 2025
Take the Monopoly Money and Run | 143
In the midst of the Great Depression, out-of-work salesman Charles Darrow sold the board game he created, Monopoly, to Parker Brothers. The game was an overnight success, and Charles became a hopeful example of the American dream. But soon, fellow game obsessives questioned Charl ... Show More
44m 4s
May 2020
Jim: Fight, Flight or Freeze
Since childhood, Jim has suffered from a terrifying form of psychosis. In 2017, a game called Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice helped him come to terms with it. Jim tells us his story and meets with the game's developers: actor Melina Juergens and director Tameem Antoniades.Aoife Wil ... Show More
27m 39s
Jul 2024
Quel est le premier jeu de société de tous les temps ?
Avis aux fans de Uno, de Monopoly et autres loups-garous. Les jeux de société sont une part intégrante de notre culture depuis des milliers d'années. Ils se sont enrichis, renouvelés, au fil du temps pour devenir une source de divertissement, d'interaction sociale, et même d'ense ... Show More
4m 11s
Dec 2020
Omar Samra: Adventurer and Entrepreneur
Omar went from being an investment banker to adventuring around the world. He’s been on adventures climbing the highest mountains in the world, attempting to row across the Atlantic Ocean, skiing in the North and South Poles, and a lot more, like starting his travel and adventure ... Show More
38m 18s
Feb 2018
Nerdy Board Games Rock #005
Embrace the dorkiness, strategy board games are here to stay! Nerdy board games are a big part of our lives and for good reasons: they're fun (duh), they teach us to think strategically when it comes to managing limited resources, and of course they can help you save money by kee ... Show More
43m 3s
Sep 2024
Ep481 - Mary Pilon | Obsession, Fury, and the Scandal Behind the World's Favorite Board Game
Author Mary Pilon visits Google to discuss her book, "The Monopolists". The book reveals the unknown story of how the classic board game Monopoly came into existence, the reinvention of its history by Parker Brothers and multiple media outlets, the lost female originator of the g ... Show More
44m 27s
Jul 2024
AFK w/ Gav | UK's Voiceover Legend Christopher York on Final Fantasy & Baldur's Gate 3
In this engaging episode, we feature a dual conversation with voice actor Christopher York and Ninja. Christopher, known for his roles in Final Fantasy XVI and Baldur's Gate 3, discusses his unexpected audition experiences, journey from being a Tottenham Hotspur fan to a voice ac ... Show More
1h 5m