The Peoples Behind The Meeples https://ThePeoplesBehindTheMeeples.podbean.com The Peoples Behind The Meeples is Gamefound’s official podcast, in which Alex Radcliffe interviews board game creators. Our goal is to provide a space for board game creators to talk about their stories, insights, and the process behind their games. It’s a podcast series created to deepen the connection between creators and their communities, educate, and inspire. Mon, 25 Aug 2025 13:00:00 +0200 https://podbean.com/?v=5.5 en Copyright 2024 All rights reserved. Leisure:Games 1440 episodic The Peoples Behind The Meeples is Gamefound’s official podcast, in which Alex Radcliffe interviews board game creators. Our goal is to provide a space for board game creators to talk about their stories, insights, and the process behind their games. It’s a podcast series created to deepen the connection between creators and their communities, educate, and inspire. Gamefound Gamefound No false https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/18632059/podcast_cover_5_ufxwgq.jpg The Peoples Behind The Meeples https://ThePeoplesBehindTheMeeples.podbean.com 144 144 Justin Gary on Ascension 15th Anniversary Justin Gary on Ascension 15th Anniversary https://ThePeoplesBehindTheMeeples.podbean.com/e/justin-gary-on-ascension-15th-anniversary/ https://ThePeoplesBehindTheMeeples.podbean.com/e/justin-gary-on-ascension-15th-anniversary/#comments Mon, 25 Aug 2025 13:00:00 +0200 ThePeoplesBehindTheMeeples.podbean.com/18e81c1d-3424-3e0b-8cde-0f85a258526e In this episode of The Peoples Behind the Meeples, we sit down with veteran game designer Justin Gary to celebrate the 15th anniversary of Ascension. Justin shares insights from his decades of experience in the tabletop industry, the evolution of Ascension over the years, and his perspective on what makes lasting, impactful game design.

]]> In this episode of The Peoples Behind the Meeples, we sit down with veteran game designer Justin Gary to celebrate the 15th anniversary of Ascension. Justin shares insights from his decades of experience in the tabletop industry, the evolution of Ascension over the years, and his perspective on what makes lasting, impactful game design.

]]> Gamefound false No 2233 7 full Mathias Wigge on Ark Nova Mathias Wigge on Ark Nova https://ThePeoplesBehindTheMeeples.podbean.com/e/mathias-wigge-on-ark-nova/ https://ThePeoplesBehindTheMeeples.podbean.com/e/mathias-wigge-on-ark-nova/#comments Wed, 16 Jul 2025 13:45:50 +0200 ThePeoplesBehindTheMeeples.podbean.com/f6291268-4840-3f30-8c11-ad3320818183 In this episode, Alex sits down with Mathias Wigge, the acclaimed designer of Ark Nova, one of the most celebrated modern board games. Mathias shares the story behind the game's creation and the inspirations that shaped it.

 

Check out the upcoming ARK NOVA - 3DITION campaign: https://gamefound.com/s/pbm6%20-%20ark%20nova%20link

]]> In this episode, Alex sits down with Mathias Wigge, the acclaimed designer of Ark Nova, one of the most celebrated modern board games. Mathias shares the story behind the game's creation and the inspirations that shaped it.

 

Check out the upcoming ARK NOVA - 3DITION campaign: https://gamefound.com/s/pbm6%20-%20ark%20nova%20link

]]> Gamefound false No 1962 6 full Marvin Hegen on Final Titan Marvin Hegen on Final Titan https://ThePeoplesBehindTheMeeples.podbean.com/e/marvin-hegen-on-final-titan/ https://ThePeoplesBehindTheMeeples.podbean.com/e/marvin-hegen-on-final-titan/#comments Mon, 02 Jun 2025 15:11:13 +0200 ThePeoplesBehindTheMeeples.podbean.com/62545a9b-6779-323a-a655-da0f024ad2c5 In this episode of Peoples Behind the Meeples, our host Alex Radcliffe sits down with Marvin Hegen from Nerdlab Games to discuss their latest project, Final Titan, a game co-designed by the legendary Richard Garfield, that's currently crowdfunded on Gamefound. Final Titan offers a fresh and exciting experience for tabletop gamers. Tune in as Marvin shares insights into the creative process, the collaboration with Garfield, and what sets this game apart in the world of strategy and innovation.

 

You can back Final Titan on Gamefound - https://gamefound.com/s/final%20titan%20-%20podcast

]]> In this episode of Peoples Behind the Meeples, our host Alex Radcliffe sits down with Marvin Hegen from Nerdlab Games to discuss their latest project, Final Titan, a game co-designed by the legendary Richard Garfield, that's currently crowdfunded on Gamefound. Final Titan offers a fresh and exciting experience for tabletop gamers. Tune in as Marvin shares insights into the creative process, the collaboration with Garfield, and what sets this game apart in the world of strategy and innovation.

 

You can back Final Titan on Gamefound - https://gamefound.com/s/final%20titan%20-%20podcast

]]> Gamefound false No 1593 5 full Gabe Barrett on Solo Games of the Month Gabe Barrett on Solo Games of the Month https://ThePeoplesBehindTheMeeples.podbean.com/e/gabe-barrett-on-solo-games-of-the-month/ https://ThePeoplesBehindTheMeeples.podbean.com/e/gabe-barrett-on-solo-games-of-the-month/#comments Tue, 05 Nov 2024 14:40:08 +0200 ThePeoplesBehindTheMeeples.podbean.com/360a8c22-fa6f-341d-bbbe-24902e56d1d5 Join our host Alex Radcliffe in the latest episode of Peoples Behind the Meeples as he sits down with Gabe Barrett, creator of the Solo Game of the Month series! Dive into Gabe's journey in the world of crowdfunding, his insights on designing games for solo players, and the unique challenges of bringing a new game to life each month.

]]> Join our host Alex Radcliffe in the latest episode of Peoples Behind the Meeples as he sits down with Gabe Barrett, creator of the Solo Game of the Month series! Dive into Gabe's journey in the world of crowdfunding, his insights on designing games for solo players, and the unique challenges of bringing a new game to life each month.

]]> Gamefound false No 2056 4 full Ryan Laukat on Above and Below: Haunted Ryan Laukat on Above and Below: Haunted https://ThePeoplesBehindTheMeeples.podbean.com/e/ryan-laukat-on-above-and-below-haunted/ https://ThePeoplesBehindTheMeeples.podbean.com/e/ryan-laukat-on-above-and-below-haunted/#comments Mon, 14 Oct 2024 13:21:23 +0200 ThePeoplesBehindTheMeeples.podbean.com/c17f55ec-f013-30c7-ae58-a1c12d84c04a In this episode Alex interviews Ryan Laukat the designer and artist behind Red Raven Games studio behind Sleeping Gods and Above and Below, for which a new stand-alone expansion is currently in crowdfunding on Gamefound.

]]> In this episode Alex interviews Ryan Laukat the designer and artist behind Red Raven Games studio behind Sleeping Gods and Above and Below, for which a new stand-alone expansion is currently in crowdfunding on Gamefound.

]]> Gamefound false No 1998 3 full Marco Pecota on Raybox Games Marco Pecota on Raybox Games https://ThePeoplesBehindTheMeeples.podbean.com/e/marco-pecota-on-raybox-games/ https://ThePeoplesBehindTheMeeples.podbean.com/e/marco-pecota-on-raybox-games/#comments Mon, 12 Aug 2024 10:43:05 +0200 ThePeoplesBehindTheMeeples.podbean.com/29090040-1984-355a-9c90-e629e13dd2b8 This time, we learn more about the story behind Raybox Games from Marco Pecota. The creators behind campaigns such as Gates of Niflheim, Escape from Projekt Riese, The Cats of Mont Saint Michel, to name a few - not only have multiple unique games under their belt, but an interesting history as well.

]]> This time, we learn more about the story behind Raybox Games from Marco Pecota. The creators behind campaigns such as Gates of Niflheim, Escape from Projekt Riese, The Cats of Mont Saint Michel, to name a few - not only have multiple unique games under their belt, but an interesting history as well.

]]> Gamefound false No 1840 2 full Andrew Navaro on Earthborne Rangers Andrew Navaro on Earthborne Rangers https://ThePeoplesBehindTheMeeples.podbean.com/e/andrew-navaro-on-earthborne-rangers/ https://ThePeoplesBehindTheMeeples.podbean.com/e/andrew-navaro-on-earthborne-rangers/#comments Mon, 15 Jul 2024 13:06:30 +0200 ThePeoplesBehindTheMeeples.podbean.com/e0645302-6165-3629-b0bb-3394d362b1ef Our first episode is with Earthborne Games founder and creative director – Andrew Navaro. The creators behind the immensely successful Earthborne Rangers are known for their beautiful games that also put an emphasis on environmental sustainability. Listen to Andrew's story, event experiences, and future plans. This is an episode you won’t want to miss.

]]> Our first episode is with Earthborne Games founder and creative director – Andrew Navaro. The creators behind the immensely successful Earthborne Rangers are known for their beautiful games that also put an emphasis on environmental sustainability. Listen to Andrew's story, event experiences, and future plans. This is an episode you won’t want to miss.

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