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Hidden Gems: A Board Game Podcast

Hidden Gems: A Board Game Podcast

Written by: Chris Alley Cameron Lockey Jason Yanchuleff & Bill Arney
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A board game podcast where your hosts Chris Alley, Cameron Lockey, Jason Yanchuleff, and Bill Arney review unusual, forgotten and under-appreciated board games.

© 2026 Hidden Gems: A Board Game Podcast
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  • 75. Let's Play Puerto ... Banana?
    Feb 13 2026

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    On this episode of Hidden Gems, join your hosts Chris Alley, Cameron Lockey and Jason Yanchuleff as they dig into three games that were definitely not from the crew's board game weekend. What have they been up to during the recent "snowpocalypse"?

    FEATURED GAMES:
    00:00:00 Intro & Banter
    00:25:56 Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring: Trick-Taking Game
    00:49:07 Seas of Strife
    01:05:21 Puerto Banana

    FOLLOW US:
    Email: hiddengemsboardgamepodcast@gmail.com
    Web: https://hiddengems.games
    Patreon: https://patreon.com/hiddengemspodcast
    Instagram: @hiddengems.games
    Facebook: @hiddengemsboardgamepodcast
    Twitter: @hiddengemsboard
    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCR8wU2vjV2RJ7C6iRuq2WcA
    BGG Guild #: 3874
    Discord: https://discord.gg/aXThh3N5Kj

    Hidden Gems: A Board Game Podcast was produced and edited by Chris Alley, Cameron Lockey, and Jason Yanchuleff in Raleigh, NC.

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    1 hr and 29 mins
  • 74. Christmas Spectacular 2025: We're Back!
    Dec 25 2025

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    When, what to my wondering ears should appear, but another Christmas Spectacular with the Hidden Gems team is here!

    Wow, it's been a bit hasn't it? Well sit down with your warm milk and nutmeg and rejoin your hosts Chris Alley, Bill Arney, Cameron Lockey and Jason Yanchuleff as they reunite for another Christmas episode. We'll catch you up on where we've been and our thoughts for the future of the show.

    Merry Christmas!

    FOLLOW US:
    Email: hiddengemsboardgamepodcast@gmail.com
    Web: https://hiddengems.games
    Patreon: https://patreon.com/hiddengemspodcast
    Instagram: @hiddengems.games
    Facebook: @hiddengemsboardgamepodcast
    Twitter: @hiddengemsboard
    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCR8wU2vjV2RJ7C6iRuq2WcA
    BGG Guild #: 3874
    Discord: https://discord.gg/aXThh3N5Kj

    Hidden Gems: A Board Game Podcast was produced and edited by Chris Alley, Cameron Lockey, and Jason Yanchuleff in Raleigh, NC.

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    2 hrs and 15 mins
  • 73. Extended Banter: Board Game Retreat 2025, Part 2
    Feb 27 2025

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    The banter continues! There are plenty of games left to cover from the fabled board game retreat weekend. Join your hosts Chris Alley, Ken Cantrell and Jason Yanchuleff as they dive into more of the titles we got to on the trip.

    FOLLOW US:
    Email: hiddengemsboardgamepodcast@gmail.com
    Web: https://hiddengems.games
    Patreon: https://patreon.com/hiddengemspodcast
    Instagram: @hiddengems.games
    Facebook: @hiddengemsboardgamepodcast
    Twitter: @hiddengemsboard
    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCR8wU2vjV2RJ7C6iRuq2WcA
    BGG Guild #: 3874
    Discord: https://discord.gg/aXThh3N5Kj

    Hidden Gems: A Board Game Podcast was produced and edited by Chris Alley, Cameron Lockey, and Jason Yanchuleff in Raleigh, NC.

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    2 hrs and 6 mins
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