Rahdo Talks Through

By Richard Ham

What's Rahdo Talks Through about?

A podcast all about boardgames, hosted by Richard "Rahdo" Ham

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Rahdo Talks Through episodes:

04.23.2024
The Final Recap Recap
With the weekly recap show ending the other day, here's the final audio recap of recapping... 12 games of note for your ear holes, one last time! :)
04.20.2024
Rahdo Talks Through►►► Episode 107
As always, keep the questions coming to [email protected] !! :) •••Game/show Q&A;►►► 1:36 Improving my final thoughts? 9:35 Exit surveys? 22:52 Feld City collection? 26:59 Marrakesh Nomads vs Camels? 32:00 How I rank hidden gems? 47:21 Alternatives to pre-ordering? 1:02:39 Mr. Beast & boardgames? 1:11:01 How the boardgames biz...
04.10.2024
Top 12 Games We LOVE but should HATE | The R&R Show #88
This week Ray, Ruel, Chris and I are talking about games we REALLY should enjoy this much! :)
04.10.2024
The R&R Show episode 88 EXTENDED EDITION
Ray tries out a new and very fun board game trivia game on the guys, and you can play along as well, plus the latest R&R; list! :)
04.07.2024
The R&R Show Episode 87 EXTENDED EDITION
There's a bunch more travel games in the post show, and some more fun chitchat in the pre-show :)
04.07.2024
Top 12 Travel Games | The R&R Show Episode #87
We're back from our epic travel, so let's talk about travel games!
04.02.2024
17 New Games in 67 Minutes | Rahdo Rounds Up►►► March 2024
Sponsored by https://www.arcanewonders.com/product/world-wonders-mundo-expansion/ See our World Wonders runthrough at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fkwiImlG41U And now... an episode outlining the games we played in March 2024. 0:00 Sponsored segment 2:21 Intro 3:02 16. Isle of Night https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/412997/isle-of-night 7:11 15. Colors of Kasane https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/159355/colors-of-kasane 9:35 14. Siege of Valeria https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/345888/siege-valeria 13:37 13....
03.31.2024
Rahdo Recap episode 06
Okay, time for the audio-only version of the "new games" section of the last 6 weeks of recaps, for folks who want to learn about cool new games on the go! The games mentioned talked about are: • Ziggurat https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/415197/ziggurat...
03.28.2024
The R&R Show #86 EXTENDED EDITION
In addition to the top 12 that ray, chris, ruel and I came up with, in the post show I do a full top10 to update my engine building list from a year ago! :)
03.28.2024
Top 12 Engine Building Games | The R&R Show #86
It was a decade ago that I did my original top 10 engine building games list, so it's about time for an update! :)
03.26.2024
The R&R Show ep 85 EXTENDED EDITION
Here's the extended edition of the latest R&R;, where there's some chitchat catching up after a long absence as well as a whole bunch more spring themed games int he post show!
03.26.2024
Top 12 Games of Spring | The R&R Show ep 85
Hey everybody, spring is in the air and so Ruel, Ray, Chris and I are counting down the best spring games (and getting into a debate about one of them!)
03.23.2024
Rahdo Talks Through►►► Episode 106
As always, keep the questions coming to [email protected] !! :) 0:00 Intro •••Game/show Q&A;►►► 1:15 Why don’t I like Earthborne Rangers? 6:34 Heavy co-ops? 12:16 Contributor enthusiasm list? 18:26 How can I enjoy a war game? 26:14 Games ideal for 3+? 34:22 Expeditions variant? 36:20 Private objectives? 37:34 Shared control...
03.21.2024
The R&R Show #84 EXTENDED EDITION
Wow, having Dr Finn on for this extended episode led to some of the best behind-the-scenes stories we've heard on the show yet, plus in the post show we've got a bunch of additional filler games to talk about! :)...
03.21.2024
The R&R Show #84
It's the best filler games, with special guest Steve Finn, the king of the filler! :)
03.02.2024
27 Games in 60 minutes! | Rahdo Rounds Up Feb 2024
This leap year must have really kicked in because it's the most games Jen and I have played in a month in a LOOONG time! :)
02.24.2024
Rahdo Talks Through►►► Episode 105
As always, keep the questions coming to [email protected] !! :) 0:00 Intro•••Game/show Q&A;►►► 0:18 Most played game of the last 10 years? 1:33 Most played expansion of the last 10 years? 5:22 How to fix BGG ranking system? 10:52 Favorite game complexity level? 13:17 Best boss...
02.18.2024
Rahdo Recap episode 05
Okay folks, here's 39 more games to talk about that I've discovered over the last 6 weeks and that I think sound fantastic! :)
02.14.2024
The R&R Show #83 EXTENDED EDITION
In addition to the top10 couples game countdown, we've got board game tales of romance and plenty of other fun goings on this extended edition! :)
02.14.2024
(RPP) Top 10 Couples Games | The R&R Show #83
This time we've got Raina of Pandasaurus and 1 Minute Boardgames to help us count down the 10 best games for couples! :)
02.08.2024
Grant's Greatest Games for January 2024
5 new games Grant tells us about, including one that's never been announced anywhere before! :)
02.03.2024
Rahdo Rounds Up January 2024
Wow, this is one of the worst months ever for games played that I didn't like! Not a great way to start 2024!
01.19.2024
Rahdo Talks Through►►► Episode 104
As always, keep the questions coming to [email protected] !! :) 0:00 Intro •••Game/show Q&A;►►► 0:40 If I can only one 1 game from every year? 14:26 Critiquing Earth? 26:47 Analyzing the stats of 2023? 37:19 Best of 2023 I haven't played? 40:37 Multi-hand co-op? 51:04 How to learn...
01.17.2024
The R&R Show #82 EXTENDED EDITION
In addition to the party game countdown, we talk to Grant Lyon about his meteoric rise to TikTok boardgame stardom, getting his YouTube channel shutdown, and a LOT of talk about culling games! :)
01.17.2024
Top 10 Party Games with Grant Lyon | The R&R Show #82
We're talking about our favourite party games and there's a wide range of stuff to go over with something for everybody!
01.14.2024
Rahdo Recaps episode 04
Apologies for the extreme lateness on this. Back in September I said I'd start making audio podcasts of the new games section of the recap, and then I went on a road trip and forgot all about it! So here...
01.13.2024
The R&R Show episode 81 EXTENDED EDITION
All the really cool stuff happened in the extended edition pre & post show segments this week! :)
01.13.2024
10 Most Anticipated Games of 2024 with Robert Geistlinger of @ArcaneWonders | The R&R&R Show #81
Today we're talking about 10 must see games coming this year :)
01.08.2024
Rahdo Runs Through►►► Top 10 Most Anticipated 2024 Games
And now, a countdown of my 10 most anticiapted game for 2024! 0:00 Intro 2:14 10. Sankore https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/382518/sankore-pride-mansa-musa 4:20 9. Cities https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/402676/cities 5:51 8. Raas: Dance of Love https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/358912/raas-dance-love 8:06 7. Cascadia: Rolling Hills & Rivers https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/407318/cascadia-rolling-rivers 9:55 6. Neodreams https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/379582/neodreams 11:27 5. Daitoshi https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/402677/daitoshi 13:39 4....
01.05.2024
Grant's Greatest Games for December 2023
In this month's episode, Grant goes through a rollercoaster ride of emotion as well as tells us about 5 great games! :)
12.30.2023
11 New Games in 30 minutes! | Rahdo Rounds Up►►► December 2023
The last roundup of the year!!! 0:00 Sponsored segment 1:32 Intro 2:20 10. Scholars of the South Tigris https://youtu.be/pu4l0g6OMjM 6:20 9. Starry Night Sky https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/368519/starry-night-sky 8:16 8. Trolls & Princesses https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/371873/trolls-princesses 10:50 7. Amygdala https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/360879/amygdala 16:44 6. Kutna Hora https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oUF4Y_gSS1g 20:24 5. Explorers of Navoria (sponsored) https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/371932/explorers-navoria 23:47...
12.25.2023
Rahdo's Top 30 of 2023
Happy holidays everybody! Here's the audio version of my yearly best of the year countdown! :) The R&R;&R; Show #80 (Top 16 games according to everyone on the channel): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FrHUnieFChE The 2023 reviewer compliation meta geeklist: https://boardgamegeek.com/geeklist/326659/reviewers-best-2023-meta-compilation 0:00 Intro 1:27 2023 Games Yet to...
12.20.2023
Top 16 Games of the Year | The R&R&R Show #80
Ruel, Chris, Ray and I join forces with Cole Wehrle (designer of Root and others) plus all of the contributors to the channel to bring you the best games of the year, according to us!
12.20.2023
The R&R&R Show #80 EXTENDED EDITION
Not only do we count down the 16 best agmes of the year, but Cole Wehrle does a very engaging and insightful interview with the gang!
12.17.2023
Rahdo Talks Through►►► Episode 103
As always, keep the questions coming to [email protected] !! :) 0:00 Intro •••Game/show Q&A;►►► •••Personal Q&A;►►►
12.16.2023
The R&R&R Show #79 EXTENDED EDITION
In additon to our top5 Stonemaier Games countdown (including Jamey Stegmaier's #1 game he's published) and the Jamey interview, we've got a lot of other fun stuff in this extended edition... the first one with Ray as a regular co-host...
12.16.2023
Top 5 Stonemaier Games w/ Jamey Stegmeier | The R&R Show #79
In this R&R;, we're joined by special guest Jamey Stegmaier, the head of Stonemaier games, to talk about the 5 best games they've published (in our collective opinion) and then do some Q&A; with him afterwards!
12.09.2023
17 New Games in 47 minutes! | Rahdo Rounds Up►►► November 2023
A video ranking all the games we played in the month of November! 0:00 Sponsored segment 1:11 Intro2:42 17. Last Light https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/315727/last-light 7:42 16. High Society https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/220/high-society 11:50 15. Clever 4Ever https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/366162/clever-4ever 12:38 14. Doppelt So Clever https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/269210/twice-clever 15:28 13. Cthulhu: Death May Die https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/253344/cthulhu-death-may-die 18:27 12....
12.07.2023
Grant's Greatest Games for November 2023
Grant has been playing a LOT of games lately, and here's his fave five, plus a home tour bonus!
11.24.2023
Rahdo Talks Through►►► Episode 102
As always, keep the questions coming to [email protected] !! :) 0:00 Intro •••Game/show Q&A;►►► 0:54 Proper player count? 9:20 Kickstarter bubble? 14:03 Earthborne Rangers? 16:01 Deeper commentary? 19:22 Audience reaction to contributors? 22:44 Adjusting to solo gaming? 26:40 Dropping viewership? 32:36 Dice Tower West 2024? 33:29 Theme I’d pass on? 36:22 Smaller...
11.22.2023
The R&R&R Show #78
In the latest R&R;&R;, we talk about our favourite food-themed games, with a special guest and me appearing live in the episode!
11.22.2023
The R&R&R Show #78 EXTENDED EDITION
In this extended video, we get to know Ray from the OP, do some this or that, and extended our countdown lists mightily!
11.15.2023
The R&R&R Show #77 EXTENDED EDITION
Today we've got over 2 hours of fun chitchat about games, boardgame media, and rahdo runsthrough branded sports gear, and we're joined by Daniel and Ash from Shelfside! :)
11.15.2023
Top 12 Ameritrash Games | The R&R&R Show #77
Today we're joined by Daniel and Ash from Shelfside to talk about our favourite Ameritrash (i.e. heavily thematic) games :)
11.05.2023
10 New Games in 33 minutes! | Rahdo Rounds Up►►► October 2023
Hey everybody, here's a new episode ranking all the games we played in the month of October! 1:10 10. HEAT: PEDAL TO THE METAL https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kfNPP-P5Cfk 3:49 9. HENS https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/348447/hens 7:26 8. TIPPERARY https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/378983/tipperary 11:21 7. CALIMALA: INTRIGUE (sponsored) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ffL_fFJD4pc 15:17 6. CRITTER KITCHEN (sponsored) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F1d9KBHIrtY 19:13...
11.04.2023
Grant's Greatest Games for October 2023
Sorry we're a bit late with the monthly Rahdo Rounds Up and Jen Jogs, but life on the road making timing it tricky! But in the meantime, here's the audio version of Grant's latest top five, and as always it's...
11.01.2023
The R&R&R Show #76 EXTENDED EDITION
In addition to the main show, we get to know Travis better and hear about a bunch more mini games in the extended edition of the show, and here's the ad-ree audio version!
11.01.2023
Top 12 Miniature Games | The R&R&R Show #76
In this episode of the R&R;&R; show we're joined by Travis Chance of publisher Cool Mini Or Not, and so it seemed a very appropriate time to talk about mini-heavy games! :)
10.21.2023
Rahdo Talks Through►►► Episode 101
As always, keep the questions coming to [email protected] !! :) 0:00 Intro •••Game/show Q&A;►►► 0:43 Plunderous & Adventure Ink updates? 6:25 Best automa practices? 14:18 Which of my top10 needs an automa? 20:45 Extended runthroughs? 26:26 How do I pick which games to cover? 37:38 Channel changes in...
10.19.2023
The R&R&R Show #75 EXTENDED EDITION
And here we are again, doing lots of chit chat with our guest host Peter Vaughn of Cardboard Alchemy, plus of course the normal countdown stuff! :)

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Rahdo Talks Through episodes:

The Final Recap Recap

Rahdo Talks Through►►► Episode 107

Top 12 Games We LOVE but should HATE | The R&R Show #88

The R&R Show episode 88 EXTENDED EDITION

The R&R Show Episode 87 EXTENDED EDITION

Top 12 Travel Games | The R&R Show Episode #87

17 New Games in 67 Minutes | Rahdo Rounds Up►►► March 2024

Rahdo Recap episode 06

The R&R Show #86 EXTENDED EDITION

Top 12 Engine Building Games | The R&R Show #86

The R&R Show ep 85 EXTENDED EDITION

Top 12 Games of Spring | The R&R Show ep 85

Rahdo Talks Through►►► Episode 106

The R&R Show #84 EXTENDED EDITION

The R&R Show #84

27 Games in 60 minutes! | Rahdo Rounds Up Feb 2024

Rahdo Talks Through►►► Episode 105

Rahdo Recap episode 05

The R&R Show #83 EXTENDED EDITION

(RPP) Top 10 Couples Games | The R&R Show #83

Grant's Greatest Games for January 2024

Rahdo Rounds Up January 2024

Rahdo Talks Through►►► Episode 104

The R&R Show #82 EXTENDED EDITION

Top 10 Party Games with Grant Lyon | The R&R Show #82

Rahdo Recaps episode 04

The R&R Show episode 81 EXTENDED EDITION

10 Most Anticipated Games of 2024 with Robert Geistlinger of @ArcaneWonders | The R&R&R Show #81

Rahdo Runs Through►►► Top 10 Most Anticipated 2024 Games

Grant's Greatest Games for December 2023

11 New Games in 30 minutes! | Rahdo Rounds Up►►► December 2023

Rahdo's Top 30 of 2023

Top 16 Games of the Year | The R&R&R Show #80

The R&R&R Show #80 EXTENDED EDITION

Rahdo Talks Through►►► Episode 103

The R&R&R Show #79 EXTENDED EDITION

Top 5 Stonemaier Games w/ Jamey Stegmeier | The R&R Show #79

17 New Games in 47 minutes! | Rahdo Rounds Up►►► November 2023

Grant's Greatest Games for November 2023

Rahdo Talks Through►►► Episode 102

The R&R&R Show #78

The R&R&R Show #78 EXTENDED EDITION

The R&R&R Show #77 EXTENDED EDITION

Top 12 Ameritrash Games | The R&R&R Show #77

10 New Games in 33 minutes! | Rahdo Rounds Up►►► October 2023

Grant's Greatest Games for October 2023

The R&R&R Show #76 EXTENDED EDITION

Top 12 Miniature Games | The R&R&R Show #76

Rahdo Talks Through►►► Episode 101

The R&R&R Show #75 EXTENDED EDITION