Episode #469 - Whisky Jack and Melon Soup
Jul 11, 20262h 53m
This episode features geeky pairings galore. Books, movies, board games, and music, plus refreshing libations and light summer snacks.
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Hosted by Stephen Conway · 🇺🇸 US · EN-US · 752 episodes
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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!
Stephen Conway hosts The Spiel - MP3 Version, a leisure show with 752 episodes published.
This episode features geeky pairings galore. Books, movies, board games, and music, plus refreshing libations and light summer snacks.
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