Shut Up & Sit Down - Podcast Rankings and reviews

The amount of thought put into their reviews is incredible and they still have energy to be very funny and even thought provoking when considering topics like the impact of the hobby on the environment, the messiness of history in a game’s theme and the business aspect of board gaming. Always entertaining and a really great companion to their YouTube channel that I didn’t think could compete given that it’s only audio. This podcast has become the “fix” that I genuinely look forward to instead of just something that holds me over until the next video review. I started listening towards the end of last year and have just about made it through the entire catalogue. It’s been a pleasure to see how the show has evolved and the new members are welcome additions to another real strength of the show - the chemistry between all the reviewers. This is a show that keeps bringing me a lot of joy and gets me excited about gaming with friends. I’ve listened to a lot of great podcasts but this is the one that compelled me to write my first review. Highly recommended for people who like games and want something unique, well produced and fun.

I was a bit late to the SUSD party, but I have been listening for over a year now, and I look forward to every installment. The banter is witty and pleasant, and never digresses too much from the task at hand. The reviews and commentary are thoughtful, and while YMMV, I have found that their tastes are close enough to mine that I can put a lot of stock in their recommendations. The fantastic intro music is just icing on the cake; every time I hear it kick in through my headphones, I know I am in for an enjoyable ride.

There are many other podcasts with the same goals as this one, and many do it well. Why did I feel compelled to come write a review for this already very successful podcast instead of helping out someone smaller? Ava has recently recorded a pair of innovative and completely unexpected “SoloCasts,” and I was completely delighted. I didn’t know I wanted to hear about why people play boardgames alone, and I didn’t know I wanted to hear low key ASMR boardgame reviews. Thank you, Ava. You made my day.

Tom and Emily’s banter is so pithy and mirth-filled, the topic they are discussing is almost irrelevant. They could be reviewing in-depth the intricate details of a rural yawning festival from 1885, and I’d probably still be riveted to the discussion.

I’ve really enjoyed all the various iterations of Shut Up and Sit Down over the years and this is an excellent representation.