by bgacademics | Apr 2, 2026 | Podcast
Chris is joined by Derek Chung, founder of Nomnivore Games and a member of the BGA Advisory Board to discuss his relationship with tabletop games in mental health, education, and professionally, and the role they can play in society at large. Learn more about Derek...
by bgacademics | Mar 24, 2026 | Podcast
Chris is joined by Matthew Makak to discuss how gaming and therapy intersect in beneficial ways, as well as their background in gaming, and experiences in using tabletop games in non-traditional settings. Follow Matthew on YouTube and Instagram:...
by bgacademics | Mar 20, 2026 | Podcast
Chris is joined by Meagan Henry and Will Nation to discuss the study and use of tabletop games in mental health practices and settings, what makes games such a unique resource, and how continued study will help open up new opportunities. Learn more about Will and his...
by bgacademics | Mar 5, 2026 | Podcast
Chris is joined by Game Master Dave to discuss the importance of tabletop gaming and community building, how games bring people together, and some of the elements of making group dynamics happen seamlessly. Learn more about Dave and their work:...
by bgacademics | Feb 26, 2026 | Podcast
Chris is joined by Rob Monahan from STEM Passport to discuss the importance of play in learning, Rob’s background with games and education, and how the two link together so naturally. Register to attend: https://boardgameacademics.com/tabletop-scholars-2026/...
by bgacademics | Feb 24, 2026 | Podcast
Chris is joined by Paul Hoard, PhD, LMHC, from The Seattle School of Theology and Psychology, who will be presenting at the Tabletop Scholars conference on April 16. Paul, who recently presented on Lacan Plays Catan: Unconscious Desire in Tabletop Gaming at the Board...
