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The Spielworxx Bulletin - The Unbridled Joy Episode

2026/04/23

Ben and Uli talk about the joy of gaming. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support. Support the show here

Jackie Fox

2026/04/20

Ben speaks to bassist, lawyer and game designer, Jackie Fox. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support. Support the show here

Yuval Grinspun on Viridia

2026/04/16

Ben speaks to Yuval Grinspun on hos new game Viridia. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support. Support the show here

Patreon Update Podcast - 12-04-26

2026/04/13

This is a free episode of the patreon update podcast. If you like it get it every week at: https://www.patreon.com/c/5g4d Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support. Support the show here

5G4D'S Top 100 - 20 - 11

2026/04/08

Here's 10 more amazing games...nearly there. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support. Support the show here

Thorsten Gimmler

2026/04/06

This week's guest is head of inventor relations at Ravensburger Thorsten Gimmler. We talk about No Thanks and developing games...but which games did he choose? Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support. Support the show here

The Spielworxx Bulletin - Live at Leiria Con

2026/04/03

Ben and Uli are joined by war game legend, Mark Herman to talk aboout the importance of historical games. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support. Support the show here

Live at Leiria with Friedemann Friese

2026/03/31

Ben sits down with Friedemann Friese to talk Leira Con and his life in games. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support. Support the show here

The Score with C Thi Nguyen - 5G4D News Flash

2026/03/20

In this news flash Ben speaks with author of The Score, C.Thi Nguyen. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support. Support the show here

Getting to the end - Every Day I Write The Book

2026/03/18

In this episode Ben and Isaac talk about getting to the end of the book and some of the interesting things they've found out. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support. Support the show here

Luke Laurie

2026/03/16

This week's guest is designer of Dwellings of Eldervale and Andromeda's Edge, Luke Laurie. We discuss teaching, imposter syndrome and whisky...but which game did he choose? Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support. Support the show here

5G4D Classics - Richard Launius

2026/03/13

In this classic episode Ben talks to the designer of Arkham Horror, Richard Launius. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support. Support the show here

Cd Hunter's Game of the Century - Semi Finals

2026/03/06

It's the semi-final! Who's gonna win? You decide! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support. Support the show here

Peter Vaughan

2026/03/02

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Battle Report - Mycelia(Sample of Patreon Content)

2026/02/27

Visit http://5g4d.com/ to listen to the full show. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support. Support the show here

Podcast reviews

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4.8 out of 5

64 reviews

Up Late Again 2023/09/08

5G4D can’t be beaten.

I’ve been listening to Ben since the earlier days of his previous podcasting venture, and over the years he has just gotten better and better. I don’t...

chileangumbino 2022/03/24

Top of the heap

A great, talented; funny, sufficiently attractive person doing fantastic, smart, to the point interviews. I wish I was Ben Maddox. Gaby Host of Boar...

Musicman-J 2022/11/04

Good!

Really like the episodes where he interviews and gets the 5 games from people in the industry. The news shows are…mostly entertaining, somewhat meande...

showyourtones 2022/03/16

Great Show! I have one wish.

Excellent, short reviews and superb deep-dive interviews with designers. The only thing I wish is that he’d include the games people pick in the episo...

Mattiecone 2020/02/01

Top Tier

Ben’s show is very unique within board gaming. Not only is it surprisingly hilarious, but it’s deeply thoughtful and intellectual. Ben is not only a g...

Marc Specter 2019/07/12

Pithy and poignant

A fresh perspective that elevates the the art of conversation around gaming. A must listen.

erked 2019/07/09

Elevates both the form and function of board game media

This is easily my favorite board gaming podcast. Ben's interviews are about the best in the business, and the central conceit, of an apocalypse forcin...

Scaramouche342 2019/03/28

Interviews

Honestly, just jealous. This guy gives some of the best interviews out there because he’s smart and well spoken.

Sir_Alex_81 2019/01/05

What Boardgame Media Should Be...

Ben Maddox is someone that I've only followed for a short time, from the tail end of his work with Perfect Information until the present. His style is...

BriGuy3000 2018/08/04

5G4D

Ben is a wordsmith and beautifully crafts sentences that are always a joy to listen to

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