In today's episode, the bros discuss cheesy/cheap strategies in board games. When should they be used, does it count as a "true" victory if you exploit a mechanic, and who's fault is it when such a strategy exists? Get Frank and Nick's thoughts on the MCU, hobby preferences, and Frank's favorite acronym. Join us this week for the banter you love! F…

The long anticipated, seemingly mythical, Top 10 list for Nick and Frank! The brothers FINALLY share their top 10 favorite board games and discuss why each one is a gem. Tune in to hear the rest of the list and see if any of your favorites are shared by the bros! Follow the socials! Instagram - @justtalkingchit Twitter - @justtalkingchit Music Cred…

Kicking off a 3 episode back-to-back upload! Frank and Nick ponder whether it's better to be a jack-of-all-trades or specialize in one strategy when playing games. What even is a strategy? Do board games offer enough freedom compared to video games when exploring strategies? The bros ask the hard hitting questions in a hour of chit talking! Join us…

We said we'd be pushing extra content so here ya go! Frank brings the topic today, discussing board game expansions that "fix" base game mechanics. Where is the line between acceptable improvements and gameplay paywalls in board games? The bros make video game analogies, talk industry standards, and go on some mild tangents. Join us for classic tal…

Just Talking Chit is officially back for good! Frank & Nick kick of their return with some spicy Elden Ring references and somehow loop it all back to board games. Nick brings the topic of discussion this time: theme vs mechanics and how should the two mesh in games? The bros get deep, have some laughs, and chat as usual. Join us once again for Jus…

Nick and Frank continue their Top 30 list, with this episode hitting games 20-11 for the bros. Plenty of cross-over games, fun walks down memory lane, and ranking debates on this hour of Just Talking Chit. Join us this week to hear about some of our favorite games and the typical brotherly banter! Follow the socials! Instagram - @justtalkingchit Tw…

In this episode, the brothers kick off the list of their top 30 games of all time! They discuss each game and why it deserves a spot in the upper echelon of the 30 best. This is part one of the three part series, so join Frank & Nick on Just Talking Chit to hear their list of favorites! Follow the socials! Instagram - @justtalkingchit Twitter - @ju…

After a month-long hiatus, the brothers are back discussing ranking, ratings, and what truly makes a "Top 5." A topic which acts as a perfect segue into the holiday mini series Frank and Nick will be doing where they rank their top 30 games of all time. Throwback jokes, new Nick-isms, and interruptions from the bros! Join the brothers in this week'…

Frank & Nick switch up the format in this one, where Frank asks Nick a handful of board-game themed "would you rather" questions. In between, the brothers talk about attractive celebrities, backing new games, and of course, the (not so) lovely weather in Reno. Tune into a fresh, fun episode of Just Talking Chit! Follow the socials! Instagram - @jus…

The bros are back after a week off from the pod. They discuss their new schedule, wet feet, and purging a collection. Frank is in an existential crisis with his games, and Nick has some unaddressed childhood trauma from Toy Story. When, if ever, should games be purged from a collection? Is a game collection a thing in its entirety, or can a collect…

For Episode 7, the bros get in the spooky season and talk Cthulhu! The Great Old one is both famous and infamous in the board game world. Frank and Nick explore why that is, and how the Cthulhu mythos has become so pervasive in the hobby. The phenomenon may never be explained, but the brothers take a crack at it because... why not! Join us in this …

Nick tells his most beloved board game story of all time, and Frank doesn't really contribute much since all he plays are soulless Euros :/ The brothers talk about their favorite holidays, component quality, and of course, Legit or Jerk. Join us for this week of chit talking! Follow the socials! Instagram - @justtalkingchit Twitter - @justtalkingch…

Frank & Nick go back and forth on what the mark of a great game is. Frank gives a hot take that Nick disagrees with (of course). And Nick gives some concise insight into making memories around the game table. Plus, Legit or Jerk again, the new segment on the show. Download this week's episode of Just Talking Chit to hear all the rambling banter! Fo…

Frank & Nick talk about their least favorites games and what makes them the worst on the shelf. The brothers touch on LARPing, Euro games, and maybe a hernia or two. Frank introduces a new segment on the show: Legit or Jerk. Tune in to hear the brothers rant on this week of Just Talking Chit! Follow the socials! Instagram - @justtalkingchit Twitter…

Frank blindsides Nick with an age old debate of theirs: The meaning of Retarget in Unstable Unicorns! The cute, party card game has been the source of many fond memories, as well as heated discussions. So the brothers finally hash it out once and for all! Join Frank and Nick as they discuss one of their favorite games of all time. The brothers also…

This week, Frank & Nick discuss a question as old as time: how much luck should hobby board games include? Frank spouts his anti-luck position and Nick defends the joys of randomness in gaming. Mild bickering, derailed conversations, and long-winded ramblings are all here for you in episode two of Just Talking Chit! Follow the socials! Instagram - …

The very first full-length episode of Just Talking Chit! Frank & Nick discuss manufacturing defects and who should shoulder the cost of correcting issues arising in production. The bros explore what does happen when defects occur, and debate arguments for what should happen when they occur. Follow the socials! Instagram - @justtalkingchit Twitter -…

Join Frank & Nick as they introduce Just Talking Chit for the first time, discuss their board gaming origins, and give a little taste of the type of content in store in the coming weeks! Music Credits: Malecon by Soyb & Amine Maxwell https://soundcloud.com/soybmusic https://soundcloud.com/aminemaxwell Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — C…