Pick Up and Deliver
A brief podcast about hobby board games, recorded by English professor Brendan Riley on brief 15 minute walks around town. Join us for a stroll as we discuss mechanisms, gameplay, theory, and topics of the day.
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- Update frequency
- every 2 days
- Average duration
- 17 minutes
- Episodes
- 774
- Years Active
- 2018 - 2025
Ra; D&D Bedlam in Neverwinter; revisiting Glory to Rome; Everdell Farshore
Brendan shares his first impressions of three games he tried recently, and talks about one game he dusted off. Join us, won’t you?
00:14:28 |
Wed 13 Sep 2023
Making a Welcoming Gaming Space
Brendan shares his thoughts about how to be a welcoming host for gaming events. Join us, won’t you?
- Relevant previous PU&D Episode: Inclusiveness.
- Revive
- Qwixx
- Sagrada
00:14:06 |
Tue 12 Sep 2023
Expeditions, That Time You Killed Me, After Us, revisiting Coimbra
Brendan shares his initial impressions of three games he tried for the first time recently, and one dusty game he’s returned to. Join us, won’t you?
00:17:07 |
Fri 08 Sep 2023
Top of the Stack, September 2023
Brendan shares his report from the month of August. Join us, won’t you?
- August Top of the Stack
- NEW GAME – Revive
- TOP 50 CHOICE – Trismegistus
- NOVELTY – Time Pirates
- OTHER NEW CHOICE – Vagrantsong
- Shelf of…
00:24:37 |
Sat 02 Sep 2023
Orphan Black; Nimalia; Suspects; revisiting Altiplano
Brendan shares his first impressions of three games he tried recently, and reflects on one he dusted off. Join us, won’t you?
00:16:03 |
Tue 29 Aug 2023
Movie Roundup, June/July 2023
Brendan shares his thoughts on the films he watched in June and July of 2023. Join us, won’t you?
00:14:01 |
Mon 28 Aug 2023
Bloom; Crossing Oceans; Mansions of Madness; Fire in the Library
Brendan shares his first impression of three games he played for the first time recently and one he dusted off. Join us, won’t you?
00:14:44 |
Thu 24 Aug 2023
Reading Roundup, Q3 2023
Brendan shares a bit about what he read in April, May, and June of 2023. Join us, won’t you?
00:15:04 |
Sun 20 Aug 2023
7th Continent; Fiction; The Gardens; Tussie Mussie
Brendan shares his first impressions of three games he played recently. (Well, semi-recently.) Join us, won’t you?
- 7th Continent
- Sherlock Holmes Consulting Detective
- Guild of Merchant Explorers
- Fiction
00:16:20 |
Fri 18 Aug 2023
Top of the Stack, August 2023
Brendan is back for a quick-turnaround to get us caught up on the Tops of the Stack. Here’s the episode for August reflecting on July. Join us, won’t you?
- July 2023 Top of the Stack:
- NEW GAME – The Gar…
00:18:52 |
Mon 14 Aug 2023
Gencon 2023 Roundup
Brendan shares his highlights from Gencon 2023 and talks about his ‘haul.’ Join us, won’t you?
- BIGFOOT: Roll & Smash
- ArchRavels Magic Socks
- La Parada!
- Walking the Hall at Gencon
- Flying Frog Games
- Lansing A…
00:18:03 |
Fri 11 Aug 2023
Top of the Stack, July 2023
Brendan is back! After an unintended six-week hiatus, Brendan returns with the second half of season six, starting with a summary of his June game plays. Join us, won’t you?
00:14:50 |
Fri 11 Aug 2023
Digital Espresso
Brendan shares his early impressions of eight games he learned recently on Board Game Arena. Join us, won’t you?
00:20:42 |
Thu 22 Jun 2023
The ‘geek Asks 11
Pick Up & Deliver 543: The ‘geek Asks 11 - Brendan gives advice based on BGG forum post titles. Join us, won't you?
00:13:48 |
Mon 19 Jun 2023
Apr/May 2023 Movie Roundup
Pick Up & Deliver 542: Apr/May 2023 Movie Roundup - Brendan shares his thoughts on the films he watched in April and May of 2023. Join us, won't you?
00:17:26 |
Fri 16 Jun 2023
Dutch Blitz, Earth, Lisboa, and revisiting Hellboy
Pick Up & Deliver 541: Dutch Blitz, Earth, Lisboa, revisiting Hellboy - Brendan shares his early impressions of three games he tried for the first time recently. Join us, won't you?
00:21:38 |
Mon 12 Jun 2023
On Reviewing
Pick Up & Deliver 540: On Reviewing
Brendan shares his thoughts on the recent fracas regarding reviewing ethics.
Brendan shares his thoughts on the recent fracas regarding reviewing ethics.
00:25:43 |
Tue 06 Jun 2023
Top of the Stack, June 2023
Pick Up & Deliver 539: Top of the Stack, June 2023 -
Brendan shares his Top of the Stack list, his recent game play news, and his plans for next month. Join us, won’t you?
Brendan shares his Top of the Stack list, his recent game play news, and his plans for next month. Join us, won’t you?
00:19:57 |
Fri 02 Jun 2023
Shadows: Amsterdam; Patrician; Dealing with Murder; revisiting Gravwell
Pick Up & Deliver 538: Shadows: Amsterdam; Patrician; Dealing with Murder; revisiting Gravwell - Brendan shares his first impressions of three games he tried recently, and revisits an old favorite. J…
00:15:38 |
Tue 30 May 2023
Pushing Your Luck
Pick Up & Deliver 537: Pushing Your Luck - Brendan talks about different types of push your luck games and the ones he enjoys. Join us, won’t you?
00:19:20 |
Mon 22 May 2023
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