The Spiel
Episode #471 - Magnets! How Do They Play?
Oct 12, 20262h 44m
Don your white coat, grab your Gaussmeter, and join us in the Game Lab! Lucio and Stephen take a deep dive into magnetism and explore the many ways magnets are used in games.
About this Podcast:
The Spiel is a show about games and the people who love them. Each episode, we discuss the world of board and card games with a variety fun segments and different contributors. The Spiel and its media network are part of The Spiel Foundation, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to making the world a more playful place. We believe play is a powerful positive force in the world. Our goal with the show is open a door to the wider world of games to as many people as we can. Have a listen. I hope you'll be inspired to find a friend and play!
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What is The Spiel about?
The Spiel is a show about games and the people who love them. Each episode, we discuss the world of board and card games with a variety fun segments and different contributors. The Spiel and its media network are part of The Spiel Foundation, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to making the world a more playful place.
Who hosts The Spiel?
The Spiel is hosted by Stephen Conway. The show has published 756 episodes to date.
What has The Spiel covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Episode #471 - Magnets! How Do They Play?" (12 October 2026, 164 minutes), "Episode #470 - Pop Art, GenCon" (31 August 2026, 90 minutes), and "Episode #469 - Whisky Jack and Melon Soup" (11 July 2026, 173 minutes).
How often does The Spiel publish?
The Spiel publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 111 minutes across 756 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on The Spiel?
Booking probability for The Spiel is 54%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Spiel requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Spiel's contact route on record: verified email.
Who should pitch The Spiel?
The strongest fits for The Spiel are Fitness, Golf & Recreation. The Spiel has a leisure audience.
About the host
Stephen Conway hosts The Spiel, a leisure show with 756 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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Episode #457 - Coronation
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