Dads on a Map

#157: DoaMcoN VI Wrap Up

It's the DoaMcoN Wrap Up Episode! After a full week of gaming at our 6th annual con, James & Derek sit down to discuss memorable moments and iconic plays. Special corresp

#156: The "Modernization" of Games

Vincent joins James as we discuss the insatiable need for modern publishers to "fix" games when they rescue them from obscurity and reprint them. Why is this so common? W

#155: Dissing DoaM Darlings

James is joined by Camden as we open up the haterade and talk about the DoaM Darlings that the community loves - but we just don't. We'll examine what keeps us from falli

#154: Summer Gaming Burst

A nice full month of gaming means a nice full show full of game talk! James is joined by Steve to talk recent plays of Archipelago, John Company, Pax Pamir 1E, Shadow Hun

#153: Father's Day 2026 with My Boys!

James is joined by his 2 boys Colton & Corbin for the traditional Father's Day Episode. Fresh off of a family vacation filled with some rare gaming time, hear all about p

TRICKY #20: BGG Spring 2026

Derek & Drew headed over to the DFW Airport to enjoy BGG Spring Con 2026! Listen in as we talk Cross Bronx Expressway, 1830, Euro Crisis, and many more! Enjoy the show!

#152: James & Tim at Punchboard Paradise Con

James & Tim link up at Punchboard Paradise Con and talk all about some of their favorite plays of the weekend. The Old Prince, Wiz War, Rocky Ventures, UR 1830, Aquadukt,

#151: Adam from The Cardboard Carnival

James is joined by Adam, one of our Hacendado patrons, and co-host of the new Cardboard Carnival podcast. Join us as we discuss Adam's unique experience starting a podcas

#150: Building a Game Group

James is joined for the first time by Jon as they talk all about building a game group. Impossible? Or are you just not trying hard enough. Hear their personal experience

#149: Next Level Kids Play w/ Joe!

Joe returns from a long hiatus to join James and talk all about gaming with his growing kids. Hear his thoughts on TCGs, Arcs, and a surprising face turn on Knizia? Also

#148: Rise of the Abstracts

Finally, Abstracts get their day on Dads on a Map! Trenton & Cody join James to talk all about this often ignored genre - what these games bring to the table, what makes

#147: Live from DoaMcoN Jr 2026

James & handful of DoaM friends gathered in the midwest for a small "Cabin Con" - listen in as attendees talk some of their favorite plays and experiences. You'll hear fr

#146: DoaM Madness 2026

James & Derek bring you all 64 first round matchups from the upcoming DoaM Madness Tournament. See how DoaM's Top 128 games, chosen by the fans, fare against each other i

#145: Great Convention Games

James is joined by Derek as they jump head first into Board Game Con season by talking about what makes a great con game for them. What are our priorities and must haves

#144: Stellar Ventures & Satisfying Game Arcs

James is joined by Justin & Nahv of Tabletapas Games as they prepare for their Kickstarter launch of the new thematic economic game Stellar Ventures. We'll chat about the

#143: All About Auctions

Auctions! James is joined by Chris to explore one of our favorite mechanics in board games. What is it that auctions do that really help to elevate the board game experie

#59: DoaM Madness Selection Show

DoaM Madness season is here! Grab your bracket, cast your votes, crown DoaM's #1 game! James & Sanchez run down all 128 games in the tournament, give their picks, and als

#29: 1 Year Anniversary Show w/ special guests Cardboard Reality.

Dads on a Map turns 1 year old and celebrates with a supersized show joined by some of our old friends from Cardboard Reality. Enjoy the show, and thanks for helping us g

Game Over: 1828

James is joined by DoaMers Joe & Tyler as we discuss a recently finished asynchronous Board18 play of J.C. Lawrence's 1828 on this Dads After Dark shortcast. Enjoy! 

#25: The Great List of Lists

On today's show we talk Fort, Go, and a whole bunch of lists! And patron Adam joins us for our Meet the Doamer segment. Enjoy the show!  (:50) Intro (3:05) 18C2C (6:3