Five Games for Doomsday
byBen Maddox
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Five games for Doomsday is a show in which people are thrust into a cabin in the woods but can only take five of their games with them. Which will they choose?Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.
Episodes(40 episodes)
The Wretched - Episode 4 - A Little Housekeeping
This is a reupload of Ben's playthrough of the classic journaling RPG, The Wretched.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.Support the show here
Published: Jul 27, 2026Duration: 26m 16s
The Wretched - Episode 3 - Discoveries and Regrets
This is a reupload of Ben's playthrough of the classic journaling RPG, The Wretched.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.Support the show here
Published: Jul 26, 2026Duration: 24m 14s
The Wretched - Episode 2 - A Conscious Hate
This is a reupload of Ben's playthrough of the classic journaling RPG, The Wretched.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.Support the show here
Published: Jul 25, 2026Duration: 28m 26s
The Wretched - Episode 1 - The Way Things Are Now
This is a reupload of Ben's playthrough of the classic journaling RPG, The Wretched.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.Support the show here
Published: Jul 24, 2026Duration: 30m 23s
The Wretched - Episode 0 - The Monster and Me
This is a reupload of Ben's playthrough of classic journaling RPG, The Wretched.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.Support the show here
Published: Jul 23, 2026Duration: 30m 34s
The Spielworxx Bulletin - The Expanding Episode
Ben and Uli discuss the thorny topic of expansions. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.Support the show here
Published: Jul 22, 2026Duration: 49m 28s
Jeroen Doumen
Ben talks to one half of legendary indie publisher, Splotter Spellen, Jeroen Doumen. We talk about deep tech, having a following, and being original...but which games did he choose? Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.Support the show here
Published: Jul 20, 2026Duration: 50m 56s
Spiel des Jahres 2026
Ben and Steve head to the Spiel des Jahres and talk to a bevy of notables. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.Support the show here
Published: Jul 13, 2026Duration: 1h 12m 44s
The Kenner Spiel des Jahres 2026 - Boss Fighter QR with Michael Palm and Lukas Zach
Ben sits down to talk with Michael Palm and Lukas Zach about their Kenner Spiel des Jahres-nominated game, Boss Fighters QR. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.Support the show here
Published: Jul 8, 2026Duration: 32m 42s
The Spiel des Jahres 2026 - Dito with Martin Ang - Audio
Ben sits down with Martin Ang to talk about his Spiel des Jahres-nominated game, Dito. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.Support the show here
Published: Jul 7, 2026Duration: 22m 53s
The Spiel des Jahres 2026 - Rebirth with Reiner Knizia - audio
Ben sits down with Reiner Knizia to talk about his Kenner Spiel des Jahres-nominated game, Rebirth. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.Support the show here
Published: Jul 6, 2026Duration: 25m 0s
Peter Adkison
Ben sits down to talk with the original WOTC CEO, Peter Adkison.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.Support the show here
Published: Jul 6, 2026Duration: 1h 14m 33s
The Spiel des Jahres 2026 - Moon Colony Bloodbath with Donald X. Vaccarino
Ben speaks to Donald X. Vaccarino about his Kennerspiel des Jahres-nominated game, Moon Colony Bloodbath. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.Support the show here
Published: Jul 2, 2026Duration: 29m 18s
Long Haul 1983 - Episode 9 - To The Sea
This is a reupload of Ben's play of Long Haul 1983 by Sean Patrick Cain.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.Support the show here
Published: Jun 26, 2026Duration: 32m 22s
The Spiel des Jahres 2026 - Morty Sorty with Markus Slawitscheck
Ben sits down with Markus Slawitscheck to chat about his SdJ nominated game, Morty Sorty. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.Support the show here
Published: Jun 25, 2026Duration: 22m 26s
Long Haul 1983 - Episode 8 - It Seemed Out Of The Battle I Escaped
This is a reupload of Ben's play of Long Haul 1983 by Sean Patrick Cain.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.Support the show here
Published: Jun 25, 2026Duration: 32m 41s
The Spielworxx Bulletin - The Deluxe Episode
Ben and Uli talk about deluxification. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.Support the show here
Published: Jun 24, 2026Duration: 52m 9s
Long Haul 1983 - Episode 7 - A Flood of Recollection
This is a reupload of Ben's play of Long Haul 1983 by Sean Patrick Cain.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.Support the show here
Published: Jun 24, 2026Duration: 36m 29s
Long Haul 1983 - Episode 6 Transformation
This is a reupload of Ben's play of Long Haul 1983 by Sean Patrick Cain.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.Support the show here
Published: Jun 23, 2026Duration: 24m 39s
Long Haul 1983 - Episode 5 - New Friends
This is a reupload of Ben's play of Long Haul 1983 by Sean Patrick Cain.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.Support the show here
Published: Jun 22, 2026Duration: 34m 15s